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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
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The King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is a delightful dessert that perfectly blends the soft, buttery, and subtly sweet King’s Hawaiian bread with a creamy, luscious cheesecake filling. This easy-to-make pastry offers a decadent fusion of flavors and textures, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, teatime, or a delightful snack that will impress and satisfy everyone’s palate.

Ingredients

Base

  • King’s Hawaiian Bread – thick slices, quantity as needed (around 8 slices)

Filling

  • Cream Cheese – 8 oz (softened to room temperature)
  • Sugar – 1/3 cup
  • Egg – 1 large (at room temperature)
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon Zest (optional) – 1 teaspoon

Optional Variations & Toppings

  • Fresh Berries (blueberries or raspberries) – 1/4 cup
  • Mini Chocolate Chips – 1/4 cup
  • Vegan Cream Cheese Substitute – 8 oz (for vegan option)
  • Flaxseed Meal – 1 tablespoon mixed with 3 tablespoons water (egg replacement for vegan option)
  • Cinnamon and Brown Sugar – 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Toasted Almonds or Pecans – 1/4 cup
  • Powdered Sugar – for dusting
  • Honey – for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Blend with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Shape the Danish Base: Slice King’s Hawaiian bread into thick pieces and lightly flatten each slice with your hands or a rolling pin, maintaining some of the bread’s airy texture to create the perfect base for the filling.
  3. Assemble the Danish: Spoon the cheesecake filling generously onto each piece of bread. Spread it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges to allow the crust to puff up and crisp properly during baking.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled danish pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes or until the crust turns golden and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. This helps enhance the flavors and achieve the ideal cheesecake consistency before serving.

Notes

  • Use cream cheese and egg at room temperature for a smooth, silky filling.
  • Do not overmix the filling to keep it light and creamy rather than dense.
  • Watch the baking time carefully to avoid drying out the danish; remove once edges are golden and filling is set but slightly jiggly.
  • Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Cool danishes on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
  • Optional toppings include powdered sugar, honey, fresh berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon swirl.
  • To make vegan, substitute cream cheese with plant-based cream cheese and egg with flaxseed meal mixture.

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