King Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

Name: King Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups King Hawaiian bread, cubed; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash); Powdered sugar for dusting

Recipe by Sam Rivera · Updated May 2026

Dessert Cake

This rich, creamy pastry layers pillowy King Hawaiian bread with velvety cheesecake filling for an irresistible twist on a classic.

⏱ 70 mins

American

Servings 8

Ingredients

2 cupsKing Hawaiian bread, cubed

8 ouncescream cheese, softened

1/2 cupgranulated sugar

1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract

1 largeegg

1/4 cupsour cream

1/4 cupshredded coconut

1/4 cupcrushed pineapple, drained

1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Powdered sugar for dusting

Nutrition

530 caloriesCalories

Per serving · Values are estimates

Instructions

Turn your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish or a large sheet pan so nothing sticks.

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and lump-free. Stir in the granulated sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and the large egg until everything is creamy and fully combined.

Cube the King Hawaiian bread and spread the pieces evenly in your greased dish. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cubes, making sure every piece is lightly coated.

If you like, sprinkle shredded coconut and crushed pineapple over the top for extra sweetness and texture.

Lightly brush any exposed bread pieces with the egg wash—this will help them turn golden in the oven.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is a deep, appetizing brown.

Let the danish cool for a few minutes, then dust it with powdered sugar before you slice and serve.