Description
These deliciously sweet Hawaiian rolls are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture and baked to perfection. A quick and easy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for greasing the dish)
- 12 pack Hawaiian sweet rolls (like King’s Hawaiian)
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and spread it evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish or pan with sides.
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Prepare the Rolls: Place the Hawaiian sweet rolls in the greased baking dish. Using a knife, cut an “X” into the top of each roll, cutting about ⅔ of the way down but not through the bottom.
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Make the Cinnamon Butter Mixture: In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the ⅓ cup melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture evenly over the rolls.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the granulated sugar and mix until smooth. Finally, stir in the beaten egg until well incorporated.
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Fill the Rolls: Fill a piping bag or a zip-top bag (with the corner snipped) with the cream cheese mixture. Pipe the filling into the X-cuts in the rolls, ensuring the cream cheese gets inside the rolls. Alternatively, you can spoon the mixture into the cuts.
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Bake: Bake the rolls uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and the cream cheese filling is set. The filling should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Serve: Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Filling: You can adjust the sweetness of the filling by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- Nutmeg: If you’re not a fan of nutmeg, you can omit it or reduce the amount used.
- Serving Suggestion: These rolls are delicious on their own, but you can drizzle them with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg