Description
Kings Hawaiian cream cheese rolls combine sweet island bread with creamy, tangy filling, creating a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Guests will savor each bite of this simple yet irresistible Hawaiian-inspired treat that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (12 count) package King’s Hawaiian original sweet rolls
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice small square openings on top of each roll, delicately hollowing out the interior while maintaining the bottom base of the bread.
- Combine melted butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon, creating a rich aromatic mixture. Apply this generously across the surface and inside the prepared roll cavities.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar and egg, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Delicately spoon the cream cheese blend into each roll’s prepared opening, ensuring even distribution and avoiding overflow.
- Transfer the prepared rolls to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring until the tops turn a golden-brown hue and the filling sets completely.
Notes
- Softening Cream Cheese Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free filling.
- Precise Cutting Technique Use a small spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out bread centers without tearing the roll’s base.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating Blend brown sugar and cinnamon thoroughly to create an even, fragrant coating that caramelizes beautifully during baking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap Kings Hawaiian rolls for gluten-free soft rolls and use alternative flour-based ingredients for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg