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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

A delightful King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish that combines sweet rolls with creamy cheesecake, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Base
  • 12 rolls King’s Hawaiian Rolls
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
Glaze
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or cream, adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the cream cheese soften.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slice King’s Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally and layer them in the dish.
  4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the layered rolls and spread gently.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until edges are golden and the filling is set.
  6. Let the Danish cool for 20-30 minutes before glazing with a mixture of sugar and milk or cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to three months, reheating as needed.

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