Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Bake
A tropical-inspired bake made with sweet Hawaiian rolls, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a juicy pineapple layer. Drizzled with a sweet glaze and garnished with fresh strawberries, it’s an easy yet indulgent dish.
Ingredients
- 1 package of King Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice rolls in half and place bottom layer in greased baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread over bottom layer.
- Add pineapple, top with the roll tops.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly.
- Mix glaze and drizzle over warm Danish.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/hawaiian-cheesecake-danish-bake/
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the Danish the night before and refrigerate it before baking in the morning.
- Tropical Twist: Add shredded coconut to the glaze or on top for extra tropical flavor.
- Fruit Variations: Feel free to use other fruits like mango or peaches instead of pineapple for a different twist.