King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe

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This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a unique, indulgent dessert that combines the soft sweetness of King’s Hawaiian rolls with a rich cheesecake layer. Topped with toasted coconut and almonds, this treat is ideal for brunch or dessert!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 package (16 oz) King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls, torn into pieces
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Sliced almonds

Directions

For the Dough:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine torn King’s Hawaiian rolls, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until the pieces are well coated.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, beating until well combined.
  3. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the dough layer in the baking dish.

For the Glaze:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cheesecake filling.

Baking:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the cheesecake is set.
  2. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Garnish:

  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and sliced almonds before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12

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