Description
Sweet, creamy, and buttery — this King Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish combines the soft, fluffy rolls you love with a rich cheesecake filling and golden glaze. An easy crowd-pleasing breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
1 package (12 rolls) King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Without separating the rolls, slice horizontally through the entire sheet to create a top and bottom half.
3. Place the bottom half in the prepared dish.
4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
5. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
6. Place the top half of the rolls back on and gently press down.
7. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving.
11. Slice and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
For a fruity twist, spread raspberry or strawberry preserves over the cheesecake layer before baking.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or holiday mornings — easy, delicious, and beautifully indulgent!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: King Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, sweet rolls dessert, cream cheese filling, brunch recipe, easy pastry