Hawaiian Cinnamon Cream Rolls (Print)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls baked with cinnamon and creamy filling for an irresistible treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Rolls

01 - 1 (12-count package) King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
02 - 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Filling

05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the King's Hawaiian sweet rolls in the prepared baking dish. Using a sharp knife, cut a small square in the top of each roll and carefully remove a portion of the bread inside, ensuring the bottoms remain intact.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Generously brush the mixture over the tops and insides of each roll.
04 - In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add granulated sugar and egg, mixing until the filling is creamy and well blended.
05 - Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each roll cavity, dividing it evenly and ensuring each is generously filled.
06 - Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and the cream cheese filling is set. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Made with soft buttery Hawaiian rolls you skip all the kneading and dough proofing
  • Rich cream cheese filling makes every bite creamy and satisfying
  • Quick prep and ready to eat in under thirty minutes
  • Great for sharing and fantastic served warm from the oven
02 -
  • Each roll is packed with cream cheese filling and cinnamon without any rolling or yeast waiting
  • Easy to double for a bigger crowd everyone grabs their own little roll
03 -
  • Always let cream cheese fully soften before mixing otherwise your filling might turn out lumpy
  • For an extra deep flavor toast your cinnamon in a dry pan before adding to the butter mixture
  • A pastry brush helps you get cinnamon sugar all over each roll and into the corners for maximum flavor

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