Description
These Kings Hawaiian Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls using soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian rolls filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and baked until golden. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or sweet snack.
Ingredients
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For the Rolls
- 1 (12 Count Package) King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of rolls.
- Prepare the rolls: Place the King’s Hawaiian rolls in the baking dish. Carefully cut a small square in the top of each roll and gently pull out some of the bread from inside, taking care not to cut through the bottom, creating a cavity for the filling.
- Make the cinnamon butter glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until fully combined. Brush this mixture generously over the tops and inside cavities of each roll, coating them thoroughly to infuse sweetness and cinnamon flavor.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and egg, mixing until the filling is well-blended and creamy in texture.
- Fill the rolls: Carefully spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each prepared roll cavity, being generous to ensure each roll is filled.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cream cheese filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool and serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly in the pan for a few minutes, then slice into individual portions. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Do not cut the bottom of the rolls when hollowing out the center to prevent filling leakage.
- The rolls are best served warm for a soft and gooey experience.
- If the cream cheese filling mixture feels too stiff, you can add a splash of milk or cream for easier filling.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter, adding a pinch of salt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
