Description
A luscious twist on a breakfast classic, this cheesecake Danish features sweet and fluffy King’s Hawaiian bread layered with rich cream cheese filling and juicy pineapple chunks. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a tropical-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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- 8 slices King’s Hawaiian bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Arrange King’s Hawaiian bread slices evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the pineapple chunks.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a tangier flavor, or canned for added sweetness.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Best served warm but can be enjoyed chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
