King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe
This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish recipe combines soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian rolls with a luscious cream cheese filling and a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, this easy-to-make dessert is a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls
- 12 rolls King’s Hawaiian Rolls
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the rolls: Carefully split each King’s Hawaiian roll in half horizontally and lay the bottom halves side by side in the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Assemble the danish base: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Add the top roll halves: Gently place the top halves of the rolls back over the cream cheese layer, sandwiching the filling evenly between the roll layers.
- Prepare the glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Glaze the danish: Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the tops of the rolls, covering all pieces to create a sweet finishing touch.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the glaze is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the danish to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- If you prefer a stronger vanilla flavor in the glaze, you can add an extra ½ tsp of vanilla extract.
- To make slicing easier after baking, allow the danish to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- This danish tastes delicious served warm but can also be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- For a variation, add fresh berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture.
Keywords: King’s Hawaiian Rolls, Cheesecake Danish, Cream Cheese Filling, Vanilla Glaze, Baked Dessert, Sweet Roll Recipe, Breakfast Pastry
