King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
Indulge in the delightful King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, a unique twist on traditional pastries that combines the sweet, fluffy texture of King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. This easy-to-make pastry is perfect for breakfast or dessert and is sure to impress family and friends with its beautiful presentation and irresistible flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut thick slices from the bread, creating pockets without cutting all the way through.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and sour cream until smooth.
- Generously fill each bread pocket with the cheesecake mixture.
- Place filled slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with an egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tbsp water).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm Danishes and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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