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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

A fluffy, slightly sweet treat featuring King’s Hawaiian rolls filled with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pack King’s Hawaiian original rolls, unsliced
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature for easier mixing
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • optional lemon zest For added flavor
For Brushing
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter For color
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 drop vanilla
Optional Upgrades
  • mini chocolate chips For topping
  • toasted coconut For topping
  • cherry or blueberry jam For layering under the filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 350 F and line a small sheet pan. Brush the bottom lightly with butter so nothing sticks.
  2. Keep the rolls together in a rectangle. Using a paring knife, carefully score a shallow square on each roll and gently press down with your thumb to make a little well. Don’t go through the bottom.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy. If you love a zippy flavor, stir in a little lemon zest.
  4. Spoon about a tablespoon of filling into each well. Don’t overfill. Brush the tops with melted butter for color.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until tops are golden and centers look set. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for a glossy drizzle. Start with 1 teaspoon milk and add a bit more if needed. Drizzle over the warm rolls and let them set for a minute.
Serving
  1. Serve warm. The texture should be soft and fluffy with a smooth, slightly tangy center.

Notes

Make the filling up to two days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving for the best texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a day in the fridge and warmed in the oven.