Description
Tropical flavors dance through this Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, blending creamy richness with sweet island-inspired notes. Buttery pastry and luscious cream cheese create a delightful breakfast or dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bread Base:
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
- ½ cup (170 grams) fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite flavor)
Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Hawaiian Rolls Ensemble: Gently elevate your oven temperature to 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment. Transform the Kings Hawaiian roll block into a unified canvas, maintaining their interconnected structure within a baking vessel.
- Delicately excavate shallow wells at the center of each roll using fingertips or a petite spoon, ensuring the base remains intact and undisturbed.
- Craft the Luxurious Cheesecake Base: In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency that gleams with potential.
- Meticulously fill each roll’s well with the cheesecake mixture, aiming for a precise half-volume coverage that promises rich, creamy indulgence.
- Embellish with Fruity Essence: Crown the cheesecake foundation with a dollop of fruit preserves, tenderly spreading the vibrant layer to create a harmonious flavor landscape.
- Bake the Danish Creation: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the rolls to transform for 15-18 minutes until golden edges emerge and the cheesecake filling sets with elegant firmness.
- Pause the cooking process, extracting the Danish and permitting a brief cooling interlude to stabilize the delicate structure.
- Construct the Silky Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a compact bowl, adjusting liquid volumes to achieve a drizzle-perfect consistency.
- Artfully cascade the glaze across the warm Danish, using either a spoon or precision piping technique to create an elegant finish.
- Separate the individual rolls and serve while warmth lingers, inviting immediate enjoyment alongside your preferred beverage or as a standalone culinary delight.
Notes
- Customize roll types by experimenting with different King’s Hawaiian varieties like original, sweet rolls, or mini rolls for unique texture experiences.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature before mixing to achieve ultra-smooth, lump-free filling consistency that spreads effortlessly.
- Control sweetness levels by adjusting preserve selections – try tart raspberry, classic strawberry, or adventurous apricot for diverse flavor profiles.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by placing baking dish on middle oven rack and avoiding overcrowding, which helps even heat distribution and crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg