KING’S HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE DANISH
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 12
Ingredients
- 12Hawaiian sweet rolls - Forms the base of the danish (providing a sweet, fluffy texture.)
- 1/3 cupmelted butter - Enhances flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown finish.
- 8 ouncescream cheese - The main filling (offering a creamy, tangy contrast.)
- 1large egg - Binds the filling (ensuring it sets upon baking.)
- 3 tablespoonsgranulated sugar - Adds sweetness to balance the tang of the cream cheese.
- 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar - Provides a deep (caramel-like sweetness.)
- 1/2 tablespoonground cinnamon - Infuses the dish with warm (spicy notes.)
- 1/8 teaspoonground nutmeg - Complements the cinnamon with its sweet spice.
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Prepare the Rolls: Place the Hawaiian sweet rolls in the dish. Make an X cut into each roll, about two-thirds deep.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.