Cherry Danish Hawaiian Rolls
Cherry Danish Hawaiian rolls are an easy shortcut breakfast or brunch treat made with sweet Hawaiian rolls, creamy cheesecake filling, and juicy cherry pie filling, all finished with a simple glaze. This semi homemade bakery style treat are special enough feeling for holidays but easy enough for whenever you want a special treat without the fuss.
There’s something about a warm, freshly baked Danish that makes any morning feel a little more special.
But I am not a morning person and making them from scratch normally isn’t in my cards.
That’s why these cherry Danish Hawaiian rolls are such a favorite.
They transform a package of sweet rolls into a bakery-worthy breakfast with just a handful of simple ingredients.
A sweet Hawaiian roll houses decadent cream cheese filling and rich cherry pie filling.
It’s easy enough for a weekend breakfast but impressive enough to serve for holiday brunches, baby showers, or whenever you’re feeding a crowd.
And it’s so good you’ll get asked for them over and over again!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need a set of ingredients for the danishes themselves and a second set for the glaze.
For the danish you’ll need:
- Hawaiian sweet rolls– A 12 count package.
- Cream cheese– Softened.
- Sugar– Powdered.
- Vanilla extract– Real vanilla extract tastes best.
- Cherry pie filling– A 12 ounce can of your favorite brand.
- Buttery topping– Melted butter and granulated sugar.
And for the glaze you’ll need:
- Sugar– Powdered.
- Milk– Preferably whole but any kind of dairy milk will work.
- Vanilla extract
How to Make
These cherry danish Hawaiian rolls are really easy to make.
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
Open the Hawaiian rolls, and discard the packaging.
Cut a little square out of the center of each Hawaiian roll, then arrange the rolls in a 9×13 baking dish.
Set the rolls aside.
Then beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a medium bowl until everything is smoothly combined.
Spoon a generous amount of this cream cheese filling into each well followed by a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Stir the melted butter and granulated sugar together in a separate small bowl and brush it over entire top layer of the rolls.
Bake the danishes for 5 to 8 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven until the tops are lightly golden and the rolls are warmed through.
Take the roll danishes out of the oven.
Then make the glaze with by mixing together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until the glaze is smooth and thin enough to be poured over the danish.
Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing
Store leftover cherry danish Hawaiian rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do not leave the danish on the counter because of the cream cheese filling.
For the best texture, reheat individual rolls in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds or warm them in a 300°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes until heated through.
Freezing Instructions
These freeze well for up to 2 months.
To do it, do not glaze the rolls and let them cool to room temperature.
Then wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Put the wrapped rolls in the freezer until the night before you are ready to enjoy them.
Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
After reheating the rolls, make the glaze as instructed above and drizzle it over the rolls.
Tips and Tricks
- Full fat cream cheese will give you richer, creamier filling than low fat cream cheese. Let it come to room temperature on the counter so it mixes smoothly.
- While you want to fill the rolls generously, you also don’t want to grossly overfill them. If you fill them too full the filling will spill out over the rolls.
- You can make these with almost any canned fruit pie filling though I wouldn’t do this with pumpkin pie filling. However apple, blueberry, or raspberry would work real well.
Other Danish Recipes
Cherry danish Hawaiian rolls are an easy treat that brightens up any morning with rich cherry cheesecake filling.
Make them today and enjoy!
Looking for other danish recipes?
Try these:
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
- Pumpkin Danish Hawaiian Rolls
- Sugar Plum Danishes
- Crescent Roll Danish With Strawberries & Cream Cheese
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Cherry Danish Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
For The Danish
- 1 12 count pkg Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12 oz can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For The Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut a little square out of each hawaiian roll and place into a 9x13 baking dish.1 12 count pkg Hawaiian sweet rolls
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese softened, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into each well.
- Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese in each well.1 12 oz can cherry pie filling
- Stir together the melted butter and granulated sugar. Brush the entire top layer of the rolls with the mixture making sure to get into the cracks for maximum flavor.1/2 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the rolls are warmed through.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.
- Serve!
Notes
- Full fat cream cheese will give you richer, creamier filling than low fat cream cheese. Let it come to room temperature on the counter so it mixes smoothly.
- While you want to fill the rolls generously, you also don't want to grossly overfill them. If you fill them too full the filling will spill out over the rolls.
- You can make these with almost any canned fruit pie filling though I wouldn't do this with pumpkin pie filling. However apple, blueberry, or raspberry would work real well.
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