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
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
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Using a bread knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and egg yolk with a hand mixer until smooth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over the warm sliders.
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Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve warm.
Notes
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Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the sliders ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve.
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Variations: Swap cherry pie filling for blueberry or apple for a different twist.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg