Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
Hawaiian rolls are loaded with a cheesecake filling, covered in sweet cinnamon butter, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a simple frosting. These are a quick and easy breakfast or brunch, perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 (12 oz) package Kings Hawaiian original sweet rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon butter:
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Separate the hawaiian rolls from each other, then use your finger or the handle of a utensil to punch a hole into the side of each roll.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until there are no lumps remaining.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag, cut off one end of the bag, then generously fill each hawaiian roll.
- Place the filled hawaiian rolls into a 9x9 baking dish, then set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Evenly pour the cinnamon butter onto the hawiian rolls, and bake for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the frosting by combining softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream.
- When the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, spread on the frosting before enjoying!