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Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese and Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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Delight in these Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls, a unique fusion of soft King’s Hawaiian rolls filled with a creamy cinnamon-sugar cream cheese blend, dipped in a sweet custard, and pan-seared to golden perfection. This recipe offers a warm, indulgent treat reminiscent of French toast but with a tropical twist, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 stuffed Hawaiian cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Custard:

  • 1 package of King’s Hawaiian Rolls
  • 2/3 cup half and half
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Filling:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling paste: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar, mixing until it forms a smooth paste. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Assemble the rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Spread softened cream cheese evenly on both the top and bottom halves. Drizzle the cinnamon-butter-brown sugar paste over the cream cheese, then sandwich the buns back together. Chill the assembled rolls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.
  3. Make the custard mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Dip the rolls: Submerge each chilled, stuffed roll into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for 15 to 30 seconds, ensuring the roll absorbs the custard evenly.
  5. Preheat the pan: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-low heat for one minute and add one cube of butter to melt.
  6. Sear the rolls: Place the custard-dipped rolls in the pan in batches. Cook each batch for 4 to 5 minutes, turning to sear and achieve a golden brown crust on at least three sides. Wipe the pan with a paper towel between batches to remove burnt sugar and prevent burning.
  7. Coat with cinnamon sugar and serve: Once browned, immediately toss the rolls in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the rolled-up buns before dipping in custard helps the filling set and prevents it from leaking.
  • Wiping the pan between batches helps prevent burning and keeps the rolls tasting fresh and sweet.
  • Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the sugar while achieving a golden crust.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the rolls warm and gooey.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/hawaiian-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-and-cinnamon-sugar-recipe/