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The Ultimate King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish: A Tropical Paradise in Every Bite


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the tropical flavors of King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish! This decadent treat combines creamy cheesecake filling with the sweet and fluffy King’s Hawaiian bread, topped with a pineapple glaze for a delightful twist on a classic Danish pastry.


Ingredients

– For the Danish: – 1 package King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 rolls) – 8 oz cream cheese, softened – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1 egg yolk – For the Pineapple Glaze: – 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (canned, drained) – 1/4 cup powdered sugar


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk, and beat until creamy. 3. Slice each King’s Hawaiian roll in half horizontally. 4. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish. 5. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom halves. 6. Place the top halves of the rolls over the filling to make sandwiches. 7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and filling is set. 8. Meanwhile, mix crushed pineapple and powdered sugar in a small bowl to make the glaze. 9. Remove Danish from oven and let cool slightly. 10. Drizzle pineapple glaze over the warm Danish. 11. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can customize with toasted coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, or drizzle caramel for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Danish
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Hawaiian cheesecake Danish, sweet rolls dessert, pineapple Danish, brunch pastry