Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish (Print Version)

Hawaiian sweet rolls stuffed with cream cheese mixture, baked with cinnamon, sugar, and butter for a delicious breakfast treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 12 pack King's Hawaiian sweet rolls
02 - 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for greasing)

→ Topping

03 - ⅓ cup butter, melted
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
06 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

→ Filling

07 - 225g (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
08 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg, beaten

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and spread it evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan with sides.
02 - Place the Hawaiian rolls over the melted butter. Cut an X into each roll about ⅔ of the way down, being careful not to cut completely through the bottom.
03 - In a measuring cup, combine ⅓ cup melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Pour this mixture evenly over the rolls, ensuring each roll is coated.
04 - In a bowl, stir the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate the granulated sugar until well combined. Finally, stir in the beaten egg until fully integrated.
05 - Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large tip (or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off). Carefully pipe the mixture into the X-cuts of each roll, ensuring the filling gets inside rather than just sitting on top.
06 - Bake uncovered at 190°C (375°F) for 12-15 minutes. The rolls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) or when they achieve your preferred level of golden brown crispness.
07 - Allow the danishes to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the filling set slightly. The cream cheese mixture will be very hot immediately after baking.

# Notes:

01 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
02 - A piping bag offers the most control when filling the rolls, but a spoon can work as well with a bit more patience.
03 - Originally developed by Paula from CallMePMc.com.

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