Name: KING’S HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE DANISH
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls – Forms the base of the danish, providing a sweet, fluffy texture.; 1/3 cup melted butter – Enhances flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown finish.; 8 ounces cream cheese – The main filling, offering a creamy, tangy contrast.; 1 large egg – Binds the filling, ensuring it sets upon baking.; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar – Adds sweetness to balance the tang of the cream cheese.; 2 tablespoons brown sugar – Provides a deep, caramel-like sweetness.; 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon – Infuses the dish with warm, spicy notes.; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg – Complements the cinnamon with its sweet spice.

Description

Start your morning with a burst of sweetness! Try our King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish recipe, a perfect blend of fluffy rolls and creamy cheesecake that’s sure to delight. Ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings!

Ingredients

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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls – Forms the base of the danish, providing a sweet, fluffy texture.
1/3 cup melted butter – Enhances flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown finish.
8 ounces cream cheese – The main filling, offering a creamy, tangy contrast.
1 large egg – Binds the filling, ensuring it sets upon baking.
3 tablespoons granulated sugar – Adds sweetness to balance the tang of the cream cheese.
2 tablespoons brown sugar – Provides a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon – Infuses the dish with warm, spicy notes.
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg – Complements the cinnamon with its sweet spice.

Instructions

Prepare the Baking Dish: Start by spreading 1 tablespoon of melted butter across the bottom of your baking dish. This prevents sticking and adds flavor.
Prepare the Rolls: Place the Hawaiian sweet rolls in the dish. Make an X cut into each roll, about two-thirds deep.
Mix the Topping: In a measuring cup, combine the remaining melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and drizzle evenly over the rolls.
Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the room-temperature cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add the beaten egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Fill the Rolls: Using a piping bag or a modified zip-top bag, fill each roll with the cream cheese mixture through the cuts you made earlier.
Bake: Place in an oven preheated to 375°F and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The danishes are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, which is safe for eggs.

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble the danishes a day in advance and refrigerate overnight for easy morning baking.
Storing: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American