King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
The King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a delightful dessert combining the fluffy, sweet King’s Hawaiian bread with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, this treat is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it offers versatility for customization and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Author: Lucas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free King's Hawaiian-style bread)
Main Ingredients
- King’s Hawaiian Bread – 1 loaf (sliced into thick pieces)
- Cream Cheese – 8 oz, softened
- Sugar – 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
- Egg – 1 large, room temperature
- Butter – 2 tablespoons, melted or softened (for brushing)
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing continuously until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and free of lumps.
- Slice the King’s Hawaiian Bread: Using fresh King’s Hawaiian bread, slice it into thick rounds or pieces suitable to hold the cheesecake filling without breaking.
- Assemble the Danish: Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling onto each bread slice, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent the filling from spilling over while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled bread slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the danish to cool slightly before serving to let the filling firm up just enough while keeping its creamy texture intact.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for a smoother filling without lumps.
- Do not overfill the bread slices to avoid overflow during baking.
- Fresh King’s Hawaiian bread ensures maximum softness and the best texture.
- Watch the baking time closely to prevent drying out the bread or over-firming the filling.
- Optional: Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the filling for extra flavor dimension.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: King's Hawaiian, Cheesecake Danish, Dessert, Breakfast, Sweet Bread, Cream Cheese Filling, Easy Bake, Glorious Treat