Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these King’s Hawaiian Cream Rolls, a delightful dessert that combines soft, sweet rolls with a luscious cream filling. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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For the Rolls:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm pineapple juice, milk, and butter. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add liquid mixture, eggs, and vanilla. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough, shape into balls, let rise again, then bake until golden.
- Make the Cream Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, then fold into cream cheese.
- Fill the Rolls: Cut a slit in each roll and fill with cream mixture. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought King’s Hawaiian rolls and just prepare the cream filling.
- Add crushed pineapple or lemon zest to the filling for a twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
