🎉 Hawaiian Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls 🍓☁️ — a warm, fluffy twist stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling!
Soft Hawaiian rolls brushed in buttery cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection, and topped with berries for the ultimate brunch treat. It’s like cheesecake + cinnamon roll had a Hawaiian baby! 😍✨
Here’s what you’ll need:
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
Optional toppings: fresh blueberries & strawberries 🍓🫐
How to make them:
1️⃣ Cut a small square from the top of each roll and press it down to make a pocket (don’t cut through the bottom!).
2️⃣ Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
3️⃣ Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make cinnamon butter.
4️⃣ Brush generously over and inside each roll.
5️⃣ Beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.
6️⃣ Fill each roll with the cream cheese mix.
7️⃣ Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until golden and set.
8️⃣ Top with berries and serve warm!
💫 Sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-kissed — the perfect cozy treat to celebrate today!
Hawaiian Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls combine the fluffiness of King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with a luscious cream cheese filling, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for brunch or dessert. By cutting a small square from the top of each roll to create a pocket, you can easily fill it with a smooth mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and egg, which bakes into a creamy cheesecake-like center. Brushing the rolls generously with cinnamon butter—a simple blend of melted salted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon—adds a delightful sweetness and warmth that complements the cream cheese filling. Baking them at 375°F for about 15 minutes ensures the rolls are golden and just set, maintaining their softness while providing a slightly caramelized crust from the cinnamon sugar. Topping these rolls with fresh blueberries and strawberries adds a refreshing contrast in texture and flavor, while also making the presentation vibrant and inviting. This recipe is particularly easy and quick to assemble, leveraging store-bought Hawaiian rolls to save time while still delivering rich, homemade flavor. For those interested in variations, you might experiment by adding chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, into the cream cheese filling for a crunchy surprise, or drizzle a simple vanilla glaze over the rolls after baking to enhance sweetness and visual appeal. These rolls are also perfect for celebrating occasions like National Cinnamon Day, bringing a special twist to a classic pastry. This delightful recipe captures the essence of a cinnamon roll and cheesecake in a convenient, handheld form with the tropical charm of Hawaiian rolls, making them a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings, holiday brunches, or cozy weekends at home.
