Denmark King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Chilling Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
• Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 package (12 ounces) King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

• 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare Crust:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
   • In a food processor, pulse the King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls until they form fine crumbs. You should have about 2 cups of crumbs.
   • In a medium bowl, combine the crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
2. Bake Crust:
   • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
3. Prepare Filling:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined.
   • Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing until incorporated.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble and Bake:
   • Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. The top should be lightly golden.
5. Cool and Chill:
   • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set fully.
6. Serve:
   • Run a knife around the edge of the pan before removing the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 300mg

Enjoy your delicious and creamy Denmark King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake!