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Easy Recipes: King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

This easy recipe transforms King’s Hawaiian rolls into creamy cheesecake danishes—perfect for dessert or brunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 pack King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the entire slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached.
  3. Place the bottom half on the baking sheet and set the top aside.
  4. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and egg yolk until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
  6. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
  7. Whisk the whole egg with milk to make an egg wash and brush it over the tops of the rolls.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and slice to serve.

Notes

For extra flair, add a spoonful of fruit preserves under the cheesecake layer or drizzle with chocolate after baking.