Description
Sweet Danish magic meets Hawaiian roll perfection in this Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, blending creamy richness with buttery pastry. Pillowy soft rolls create a delightful base that promises pure comfort with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar (for glaze)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice the Kings Hawaiian rolls midway, creating a delicate pocket for the filling without cutting completely through.
- Create a luscious cheesecake base by whisking cream cheese, sugar, pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and egg until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate diced pineapple chunks into the cream cheese mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Meticulously spoon the creamy pineapple cheesecake mixture into each roll’s pocket, ensuring a generous and balanced distribution.
- Arrange the filled rolls in the prepared baking dish, maintaining a slight separation between each pastry.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- While the danish bakes, prepare a luxurious glaze by blending powdered sugar with a small amount of pineapple juice until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once baked and slightly cooled, elegantly drizzle the pineapple glaze over the warm danish, creating an enticing finishing touch.
Notes
- Slice Hawaiian rolls carefully to maintain structural integrity when creating pockets for cheesecake filling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the danish soggy during baking.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like stevia for low-sugar diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg