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Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish: A Sweet & Easy Breakfast Treat

Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a delightful breakfast treat featuring sweet rolls, creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Base
  • 12 rolls Hawaiian Rolls Any sweet dinner roll can substitute.
  • ½ cup Butter Melted, margarine can be used for a dairy-free version.
Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative.
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Can be omitted if you prefer.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Consider a sugar alternative for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Alternative milk like almond or soy works well.
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract could be an exciting alternative.
Filling
  • ½ tub Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Approximately 6 oz; dairy-free cream cheese can replace it if needed.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brush the bottom and sides of a baking dish with melted butter and arrange the Hawaiian rolls in the dish, cutting out the centers to create wells.
  3. Mix melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon, then brush over the tops and sides of the rolls.
  4. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Cool the rolls for about 10 minutes once baked.
  6. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Fill each roll with the no-bake cheesecake mixture.
  8. Drizzle the prepared glaze over the filled danishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow rolls to cool completely before filling to prevent melting the cheesecake filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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