Description
These Cherry Cheese Danish Sliders are a delicious combination of sweet cherry pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and buttery Hawaiian rolls. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a rich glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
Ingredients
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For the Sliders:
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1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls
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1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp lemon juice
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1 egg yolk
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1 tbsp butter, melted
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4 tbsp sugar, divided
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2 cups cherry pie filling
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1 egg
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1/4 cup water
For the Drizzle:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tsp whole milk
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Slice the rolls:
Using a bread knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer. Set aside. -
Make the cream cheese filling:
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and egg yolk with a hand mixer until smooth. -
Prepare the baking pan:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter with 1 tbsp sugar and spread it evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the pan. -
Assemble the sliders:
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Top with cherry pie filling, then place the top half of the rolls over the filling. -
Apply egg wash:
In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush it over the tops and sides of the rolls. Sprinkle the remaining 3 tbsp sugar over the top. -
Bake the sliders:
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. -
Make the glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over the warm sliders.
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Garnish and serve:
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve warm.
Notes
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For a different fruit filling, you can substitute cherry pie filling with other options like blueberry, raspberry, or strawberry.
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These sliders are best served warm, but they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
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For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg