Description
Homemade Hawaiian cinnamon rolls blend tropical sweetness with warm spices, creating a delightful breakfast sensation. Pillowy dough infused with pineapple juice delivers comfort and island charm that delights breakfast lovers and baking enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) half and half
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 grams) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a luscious cinnamon-butter blend by whisking melted butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until it transforms into a rich, glossy paste. Simultaneously, prepare a separate cinnamon-granulated sugar mixture for the final coating.
- Carefully slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating a delicate sandwich-like structure. Generously spread softened cream cheese across both interior surfaces, then lavishly drizzle the prepared cinnamon filling over the cream cheese. Reunite the roll halves and refrigerate for a precise 20-minute cooling period.
- Create a luxurious custard bath by vigorously whisking half and half with eggs, vanilla extract, and an additional dash of cinnamon until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency. Retrieve the chilled rolls and delicately submerge each one into the custard, ensuring thorough but gentle coating without oversaturating.
- Activate a large sauté pan over medium-low temperature. Introduce a butter cube to establish a non-stick foundation. Carefully pan-fry the custard-drenched rolls in controlled batches, rotating to achieve a golden-brown exterior on multiple sides. Meticulously clean the pan between batches to prevent sugar caramelization and burnt residue.
- Once the rolls emerge with a perfect golden hue, immediately enrobe them in the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage. Serve these decadent treats while they retain their optimal warmth and irresistible texture.
Notes
- Customize the cream cheese spread by mixing in different extracts like almond or coconut for a tropical twist.
- Prevent rolls from falling apart during dipping by ensuring cream cheese is evenly spread and rolls are chilled.
- Use stale Hawaiian rolls for better custard absorption and a more stable texture during cooking.
- Select unsalted butter to control the overall saltiness and allow the cinnamon flavors to shine through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg