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Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish: A Tropical Delight Recipe!

A delightful Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish that combines the sweetness of King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with tropical flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread torn into small pieces
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts optional
  • 1 egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round pie dish or a similar baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the torn King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread pieces and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the egg, sour cream, and salt to the cream cheese mixture and blend until fully combined.
  5. Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts if using.
  6. Layer half of the torn sweet bread pieces in the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the bread. Repeat with the remaining bread and cream cheese mixture.
  7. Brush the top with the egg wash for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add a tablespoon of lime juice to the cream cheese mixture.
  • To make it a breakfast treat, serve warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top.

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