Description
Indulge in a slice of Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, a delightful pastry that combines the fluffy sweetness of Kings Hawaiian rolls with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Infused with tropical pineapple and coconut flavors, and topped with a glossy glaze, this treat is perfect for brunch or dessert. It’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice the Kings Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create pockets.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Fold in pineapple chunks.
- Generously fill each roll pocket with the cheesecake mixture.
- Place filled rolls in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with a splash of pineapple juice until smooth and drizzle over baked danish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Experiment with toppings like shredded coconut or chopped nuts for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat before serving.