Description
Delightful cream cheese danish rolls blend flaky pastry with creamy filling from Danish bakery traditions. Buttery layers and sweet cheese center promise a delectable breakfast or dessert you’ll savor with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (12 count) King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating a delicate pocket without separating the halves completely.
- Whisk cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fill each roll’s pocket with the cream cheese blend, using a spoon or piping bag for precision and even distribution.
- Generously coat the roll tops with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, golden exterior.
- Sprinkle a lavish layer of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered rolls, creating a delectable, aromatic topping.
- Position the prepared rolls on the lined baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between each for even heat circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, watching for a beautiful golden-brown transformation.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly, preventing burning while maintaining their delicate texture.
- Finish by dusting the warm rolls with a light, elegant layer of powdered sugar for a sweet, decorative touch.
Notes
- Customize the Filling by experimenting with different extracts like almond or lemon to create unique flavor profiles.
- Swap Hawaiian rolls for gluten-free alternatives to make this recipe friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and better incorporation of cream cheese filling.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, gently reheating before serving to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg