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Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls that are filled with a creamy custard and a sweet cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

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For 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

For filling:

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

For cinnamon sugar:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare custard: In a bowl, combine half and half, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and cubed butter. Mix well.
  2. Make filling: In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Assemble: Flatten each roll, spread the filling, roll up, and cut into pieces. Place in a baking dish.
  4. Bake: Pour custard over rolls, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake until golden and cooked through.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk for a finishing touch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg