Description
This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the soft, sweet rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling and fruity jam topping. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat, it features a luscious cream cheese layer swirled with your choice of strawberry, cherry, or blueberry jam, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12 rolls) King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or pie filling (strawberry, cherry, or blueberry)
Optional
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Slice Rolls: Keeping the rolls attached as a whole block, carefully slice them horizontally in half to create a top and bottom layer, then place the bottom half on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Assemble Layers: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer of the rolls. Spoon dollops of your chosen fruit jam or pie filling on top of the cream cheese and gently swirl it in with a spoon or knife to create a marbled effect.
- Top and Bake: Place the top half of the rolls over the filling layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the danish to cool slightly before slicing into portions. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- You can swap out the fruit jam or pie filling based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- For an extra indulgent dessert, drizzle the cooled danish with vanilla glaze or melted white chocolate.
- Keep the rolls attached when slicing to ensure the danish stays together and bakes evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
