Description
Hawaiian dreams meet Danish delight in this Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, blending tropical sweetness with creamy richness. Pillowy pastry wraps around luscious cream cheese filling, creating a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Danish Pastry Base:
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Topping and Finishing:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each into four equal rectangular sections.
- Split the Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, creating a base for each danish.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until fully blended.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly across each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place the halved sweet rolls on top of the cheesecake filling, pressing gently into the mixture.
- Brush the exposed pastry edges with egg wash to ensure a golden, glossy finish.
- Carefully transfer the prepared danishes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry turns a rich golden brown and the filling sets.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle melted butter over the danishes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with sliced almonds and a light drizzle of honey.
- Serve warm and enjoy these decadent Kings Hawaiian cheesecake danishes.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for ultra-smooth, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding zest, extracts like almond or adding fruit preserves into cheesecake mixture for personalized twist.
- Gluten-free option works perfectly by substituting puff pastry with gluten-free alternative and using certified gluten-free sweet rolls.
- Prepare danishes ahead by assembling and refrigerating unbaked pastries, then baking directly from cold state for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg