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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

Delight in the rich flavors of King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, a sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for glazing
  • 2 tbsp Milk or Cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread with melted butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually add the cream cheese mixture to the sweet bread mixture and combine well.
  5. Pour the combined mixture into a prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk or cream to adjust consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cream cheese filling with different flavors or add spices like cinnamon for an extra kick.

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