King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
A dreamy fusion of tender King’s Hawaiian rolls and rich, creamy cheesecake filling, these danishes are golden on the outside, luscious on the inside, and finished with a sweet glaze—a bakery-style treat made easy at home.
Ingredients
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 egg white lightly beaten for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully separate the King’s Hawaiian rolls from the package, keeping them together as a connected sheet. Slice horizontally through the center to create a top and bottom half, like a sandwich.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press down the centers of each roll to create a shallow indent.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each indent in the bottom layer.
- Carefully place the top half of the rolls back over the bottom, aligning them evenly. Gently press down without squishing the filling out.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg white for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is set.
- While the danish bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar and heavy cream or milk in a small bowl until smooth to make the glaze.
- Let the danish cool slightly, then drizzle with the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSodium: 160mgSugar: 17g
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