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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe

King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a delightful, easy-to-make pastry featuring sweet, fluffy Hawaiian rolls filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling.
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Equipment

  • - Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Piping bag or zip-top bag (optional)
  • - Knife

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Danish**
  • - 1 package King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls 12-count
  • - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 egg yolk
  • - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • #### **For the Icing Drizzle**
  • - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • - 1 tablespoon milk
  • - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Prepare the Rolls**
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet, keeping them connected.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully create a small indent in the center of each roll without cutting all the way through.
  • #### **Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling**
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and creamy.
  • #### **Step 3: Fill the Rolls**
  • Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each roll indentation.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is set.
  • #### **Step 4: Prepare the Icing**
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • #### **Step 5: Drizzle & Serve**
  • Let the danishes cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!