Description
Homemade Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls blend tropical sweetness with classic comfort, bringing island-inspired warmth to your breakfast table. Pillowy dough infused with pineapple and coconut creates a mouthwatering treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) half and half
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare a luxurious cinnamon-butter mixture by blending melted butter, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar into a smooth, rich paste.
- Create a separate coating mixture combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, setting it aside for later use.
- Carefully slice Kings Hawaiian Rolls horizontally, creating a delicate sandwich-like structure.
- Generously spread softened cream cheese across both the top and bottom halves of each roll.
- Distribute the prepared cinnamon-butter mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Reassemble the rolls by gently placing the tops back onto their respective bottoms.
- Refrigerate the assembled rolls for approximately 20 minutes to firm up the filling.
- Whisk together half and half, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Remove rolls from refrigerator and delicately submerge each one in the custard mixture for 15-30 seconds, ensuring complete saturation without compromising structural integrity.
- Preheat a large saute pan over medium-low heat, adding a cube of butter to create a non-stick cooking surface.
- Carefully place custard-soaked rolls into the pan, frying in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Between batches, wipe the pan clean to prevent burning and maintain consistent cooking quality.
- Immediately transfer the hot, freshly fried rolls into the prepared cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Thoroughly coat each roll, ensuring complete coverage of the sugary mixture.
- Serve the warm, decadent rolls immediately, savoring their crispy exterior and soft, custardy interior.
Notes
- Prevent rolls from falling apart by gently soaking them in the custard mixture, ensuring they absorb the liquid without disintegrating.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading and smoother texture across the rolls.
- Maintain consistent medium-low heat while frying to achieve even golden-brown coloration without burning the exterior.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free bread or rolls for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg