Description
Sweet Hawaiian cinnamon rolls blend tropical warmth with classic comfort, offering a delightful twist on traditional bakery favorites. Buttery, fragrant layers promise a mouthwatering experience that transports you to island paradise with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base:
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Main Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (66 grams) brown sugar
Custard and Topping:
- 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) half and half
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, cubed
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious cinnamon mixture by blending melted butter, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar into a rich, velvety paste. Create a separate coating blend of granulated sugar and additional cinnamon.
- Carefully slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, revealing soft inner layers. Generously spread softened cream cheese across both halves, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lavishly drizzle the prepared cinnamon filling over cream cheese-coated surfaces. Reunite roll halves, pressing gently to secure the filling. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and structure to firm.
- Whisk together half and half, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and uniform. Create a custard bath with elegant, even consistency.
- Remove chilled rolls from refrigerator. Delicately immerse each roll into custard mixture, ensuring thorough but gentle coating. Allow 15-30 seconds of submersion without oversaturating.
- Heat large saute pan over medium-low temperature. Add butter cube to create a smooth cooking surface. Carefully pan-fry rolls in batches, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior on multiple sides.
- Cook each batch approximately 4-5 minutes, maintaining consistent heat. Clean pan between batches using paper towel to prevent sugar caramelization and burnt residue.
- Transfer warm rolls directly into reserved cinnamon-sugar coating. Gently tumble to ensure complete, even coverage. Serve immediately while temperature remains perfect for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the rolls by using different flavored cream cheese like strawberry or blueberry for a unique twist.
- Prevent rolls from becoming soggy by not over-soaking in the custard mixture, quickly dipping for maximum flavor absorption.
- Maintain consistent heat while pan-frying to achieve an even golden-brown exterior without burning the sugary coating.
- Experiment with gluten-free Hawaiian rolls or alternative bread options to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg