These cheesecake danish rolls are soft and pillowy, filled with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling and topped off with some bright raspberry jam, and a raspberry on top!
These are so insanely easy to make and taste absolutely incredible! So easy to whip up for sudden guests or when you need a dessert to impress, without all the effort.
Despite not being huge dessert fans, my parents absolutely devoured these! I was honestly surprised by my dad, because this man wants even desserts to be savoury and spicy. So yeah, he’s not easily impressed.
The best part? You don't need to make any dough for these. Just a pack of sweet Hawaiian rolls or brioche type of dinner rolls!
If you like this recipe, check out this No Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert, this No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake, and this Easy Rasmalai recipe!
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Ingredients
These are made super easy by using Hawaiian sweet rolls or any brioche kind of dinner rolls. And just a couple more ingredients.
See recipe card BELOW for measurements.
- Cream cheese - Make sure it's full fat and the block kind. Not the one that comes in a tub or container—that's a spread.
- Egg yolk
- White granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- Raspberries
- Raspberry jam
- Large egg
- Milk
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
These are beyond easy to make since all you really need to do is make the cheesecake filling. Which goes into the hollowed out sweet rolls and baked! You definitely can't get it wrong (not counting my first test of the recipe where I forgot them in the oven and burned them...)
Of course you start out with preheating the oven to 375F or 190C.
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until you get a smooth mixture.
- Add in the yolk, salt, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat until everything is all combined. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or ziploc bag.
- Cut a circle or square into the rolls, top down and scoop out the insides, creating a well.
- Pipe the filling into the hollowed out rolls. Add a little bit of jam and a couple raspberries on top.
- Brush the edges with egg wash to give it a shine and bake for 15-20 minutes. If they start to brown too fast, cover with aluminum foil.
- Let them cool down for 5-10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving!
Hint: Making sure the cream cheese is room temperature help ensure a smooth and lump free mixture.
Variations
You can make these these with any berries or fruit you prefer. Strawberry, blueberry, cherry, apples, and even peaches would work beautifully!
Storage
After cooling, store in an airtight container at room temp for 1-2 days or refrigerate up to a week. Warm them up slightly before serving in a toaster oven or air fryer.
Tips to make these Cheesecake Danish Rolls
- Room temperature ingredients: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to help beat the filling into a smooth and lump free mixture.
- Cover while baking: If you notice they're getting dark too quick as they’re baking, cover with some aluminum foil.
- Switch up the flavour: Swap raspberry jam with apricot, blueberry, or lemon curd, and try adding a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for extra depth.
FAQ
Yes! You can prepare the cheesecake filling and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also hollow out the rolls beforehand but make sure to store them in an airtight container or bag or they will dry out. I would recommend doing this step before you're ready to bake them.
Mascarpone is a great substitute if you prefer a milder flavour. Substitute with the same quantity.
Yes! Let them cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container. To serve, warm them slightly in a toaster oven or air fryer.
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Ingredients
- 7 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 egg yolk
- 3.5 tablespoon sugar (44g)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- One package King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- Raspberries
- Raspberry jam
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.7 oz cream cheese, 3.5 tablespoon sugar
- Add in the yolk, vanilla, salt and lemon juice. Beat until well combined. Transfer to a piping bag.1 egg yolk, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
- Cut and hollow out the sweet rolls, creating a well. Make sure not to make the bottom too thin or rip it.One package King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- Pipe the filling into the rolls, all the way to the top.
- Top with a small dollop of jam and one or two raspberries. Place them all on a baking tray.Raspberries, Raspberry jam
- Whisk the egg and milk together to make egg wash. Brush the edges of the rolls with the egg wash.1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until they’re golden brown. If they start to brown too fast, cover with aluminum foil.
- Take them out and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve!Powdered sugar
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