King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe
This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish recipe transforms soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls into a luscious, creamy treat topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect as a delightful breakfast pastry or an elegant dessert, these cheesy, sweet danishes come together easily and bake to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls
- 12 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare Rolls: Carefully split each King’s Hawaiian roll in half horizontally, then arrange the bottom halves evenly side by side in the greased baking dish to form a base layer.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Assemble Filling: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls in the baking dish, ensuring each roll base is well covered.
- Add Top Halves: Gently place the top halves of the rolls back over the cream cheese layer, completing the sandwich-like assembly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Glaze Rolls: Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the tops of the assembled rolls to create a sweet finishing touch.
- Bake: Bake the danish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the glaze bubbles slightly, indicating full baking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the danish to cool slightly in the baking dish before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to achieve a smooth filling without lumps.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish to fit all rolls comfortably for even baking.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar to thicken.
- Serve the danish warm for a gooey texture or at room temperature for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Keywords: King’s Hawaiian Rolls, Cheesecake Danish, breakfast pastry, cream cheese filling, vanilla glaze, sweet rolls
