Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish made with soft sweet rolls, decadent cream cheese, and fruity jam. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish:
- 1 package (12 rolls) King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and prepare rolls: Slice the entire sheet of King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the danish: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom layer of the rolls. Spoon and gently spread the strawberry jam over the cream cheese layer. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling and gently press down.
- Brush with egg wash and bake: Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice into individual danishes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry for variety.
- For a deeper flavor, add a dash of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
