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Easy Hawaiian Roll Cream Danishes

  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

  • 12 Hawaiian rolls (mini size)

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/4 cup fruit preserves (such as strawberry, raspberry, or apricot) (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Hawaiian Rolls: These soft, sweet rolls provide the perfect base for your danishes. Their light, airy texture complements the creamy filling beautifully.

  • Cream Cheese: The creamy cheese filling gives the danishes their rich, smooth texture and tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls.

  • Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness to the cream cheese filling without altering its smooth consistency.

  • Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the cream cheese filling, giving it a fragrant sweetness.

  • Fruit Preserves: While optional, adding a small dollop of fruit preserves to each danish before baking provides a burst of fruity flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the rich cream cheese filling.

Instructions

Prepare the Danish Base:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the danishes from sticking.

  2. Prepare the Hawaiian Rolls: Use a serrated knife to carefully cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom for each. You’ll want to work gently so as not to crush the rolls.

  3. Arrange on the Baking Sheet: Place the bottom halves of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.

Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

  1. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer or a whisk until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Continue mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.

  2. Assemble the Danishes: Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling onto each bottom half of the Hawaiian rolls, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.

Add Fruit Preserves (Optional):

  1. Add the Fruit Preserves: If you’d like to add fruit preserves, place a small spoonful of your chosen preserve on top of the cream cheese filling, creating a colorful swirl.

Assemble and Bake the Danishes:

  1. Top the Danishes: Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls onto each filled bottom half, pressing down gently to help the filling stay in place.

  2. Brush with Butter: Lightly brush the tops of the danishes with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.

  3. Sprinkle with Brown Sugar: If you’d like a bit of added sweetness and texture, sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar over the buttered tops.

  4. Bake the Danishes: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cream cheese filling is slightly set. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

Cool and Serve:

 

  1. Cool Slightly: Let the danishes cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. This helps the filling set, making them easier to handle.

  2. Serve: Serve the danishes warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy them as is, or top them with additional fruit preserves or powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

  • Prep Time: 10minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 3g

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