When I was a little girl, my grandma used to make the most heavenly sweet roll danishes. They were soft, fluffy, and oozing with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, along with a creamy cheesecake layer. My siblings and I would wake up early on Saturday mornings just to sneak a peek at her in the kitchen, expertly crafting the danishes with love and care. The smell of freshly baked danishes would fill the house, and we would all gather around the table, eager to devour them while they were still warm.
One day, my grandma decided to try something new. Instead of making the dough from scratch, she used Hawaiian bread rolls as the base for the danishes, arranging them in a casserole pan. She spread the cheesecake filling and cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the rolls, creating a heavenly aroma as they baked. The result was a deliciously gooey and fluffy casserole that was easy to make and perfect for sharing. This recipe quickly became a family favorite, and now I'm sharing it with you, so you too can create memories with your loved ones and experience the pure joy of biting into one of these delectable danishes.
Hawaiian Bread Roll Cheesecake Danish Casserole Recipe:
Ingredients:For the Base:
12 Hawaiian bread rolls
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. Arrange the Hawaiian bread rolls in the prepared casserole pan. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the rolls. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cheesecake filling, then drizzle with melted butter.
5. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
6. Enjoy!
