King's Hawaiian Cheese Danish

30 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  4. 4Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. 5Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. 6Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. 7Place one package of King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls (12 count) in the baking dish.
  8. 8Place one package of King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls (12 count) in the baking dish.
  9. 9Place one package of King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls (12 count) in the baking dish.
  10. 10Use a steak knife to cut a square across the top of each roll, halfway down, and pop out the cut portion.
  11. 11Use a steak knife to cut a square across the top of each roll, halfway down, and pop out the cut portion.
  12. 12Use a steak knife to cut a square across the top of each roll, halfway down, and pop out the cut portion.
  13. 13Melt one stick (half a cup) of butter in a bowl in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
  14. 14Melt one stick (half a cup) of butter in a bowl in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
  15. 15Melt one stick (half a cup) of butter in a bowl in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
  16. 16Add two tablespoons of brown sugar and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the melted butter and blend with a pastry brush.
  17. 17Add two tablespoons of brown sugar and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the melted butter and blend with a pastry brush.
  18. 18Add two tablespoons of brown sugar and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the melted butter and blend with a pastry brush.
  19. 19Slather the butter mixture all over the rolls, including the sides, tops, and inside the cut portions, making sure it sinks to the bottom.
  20. 20Slather the butter mixture all over the rolls, including the sides, tops, and inside the cut portions, making sure it sinks to the bottom.
  21. 21Slather the butter mixture all over the rolls, including the sides, tops, and inside the cut portions, making sure it sinks to the bottom.
  22. 22In a medium bowl, cream one eight-ounce package of very soft cream cheese with a fork until soft and creamy.
  23. 23In a medium bowl, cream one eight-ounce package of very soft cream cheese with a fork until soft and creamy.
  24. 24In a medium bowl, cream one eight-ounce package of very soft cream cheese with a fork until soft and creamy.
  25. 25Add three tablespoons of white granulated sugar to the cream cheese and combine.
  26. 26Add three tablespoons of white granulated sugar to the cream cheese and combine.
  27. 27Add three tablespoons of white granulated sugar to the cream cheese and combine.
  28. 28Crack and beat one egg in a small bowl before adding it to the cream cheese mixture, then mix until combined.
  29. 29Crack and beat one egg in a small bowl before adding it to the cream cheese mixture, then mix until combined.
  30. 30Crack and beat one egg in a small bowl before adding it to the cream cheese mixture, then mix until combined.
  31. 31Spoon the cheese mixture into the centers of the rolls, filling them up to the top edge.
  32. 32Spoon the cheese mixture into the centers of the rolls, filling them up to the top edge.
  33. 33Spoon the cheese mixture into the centers of the rolls, filling them up to the top edge.
  34. 34Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  35. 35Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  36. 36Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  37. 37Check the internal temperature of the cheese mixture with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit due to the egg.
  38. 38Check the internal temperature of the cheese mixture with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit due to the egg.
  39. 39Check the internal temperature of the cheese mixture with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit due to the egg.
  40. 40Once out of the oven, let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the cheese mixture to solidify.
  41. 41Once out of the oven, let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the cheese mixture to solidify.
  42. 42Once out of the oven, let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the cheese mixture to solidify.

Ingredients

  • 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
  • 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
  • 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 package Cream cheese, very soft
  • 1 package Cream cheese, very soft
  • 1 package Cream cheese, very soft
  • 3 tablespoons White granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons White granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons White granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg

Equipment

Baking dishSteak knifeBowlMicrowavePastry brushMedium BowlForkSmall bowlSpoon

Tips

  • Save the roll tops for croutons.
  • Leave about a quarter-inch edge around the roll when cutting to hold the cheese mixture.
  • Do not cut all the way through the rolls.
  • Soften cream cheese in the microwave for about 15 seconds if it's cold.
  • Let the danishes rest for about 10 minutes after baking to solidify the cheese mixture.