Description
Soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian rolls filled with creamy cheesecake-style filling, brushed with a warm cinnamon butter glaze, and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Rolls:
- 1 pack King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12-count)
- 6 tbsp salted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Without separating the rolls, carve out a small cavity in the top of each.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Brush over and inside the rolls.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and egg; blend well.
- Fill each roll with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden and the filling is set.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
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Optional toppings: fresh berries, vanilla glaze, chopped nuts.
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Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
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Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220