Description
King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a soft and buttery baked pastry made with fluffy Hawaiian sweet rolls, creamy cheesecake filling, warm cinnamon butter topping, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted (for greasing the pan)
- 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally without separating them individually. Place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the bottom layer of rolls.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Brush the cinnamon butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake uncovered for 22–28 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow the danish to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm danish before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat block cream cheese for the creamiest filling.
- If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil while baking.
- This recipe can be assembled the night before and baked fresh the next day.
- Fresh berries or fruit filling can be added for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for a soft texture or chilled for a cheesecake-like dessert.
- Store leftovers refrigerated because of the cream cheese filling.
- Microwave individual slices briefly before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
