These Hawaiian Roll Cherry Danishes are warm, gooey, bakery style treats made in minutes! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dessert.A Short Cut Dessert (or Breakfast!) RecipeIf you love shortcuts that feel a little elevated, these Hawaiian Roll Cherry Danishes are going to be a favorite! These danishes come together quickly and bake up perfectly! Theyre perfect for whipping up for a special breakfast, a holiday brunch, or as an easy dessert. You can even adjust the sweetness to your liking, making them as indulgent or as simple as you prefer!Frequently Asked Questions:Can I use other pie filling flavors? Yes, if you dont have or dont care for cherry pie filling, you can use other fruity pie filling. Peach, blueberry, apple, or even strawberry pie filling would all be great alternatives. Can I make these ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the rolls with the filling and refrigerate them (unbaked) for up to 24 hours. Let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before baking. Can I make these less sweet? Absolutely. You can skip the butter and sugar topping or brush the rolls with plain melted butter only. You can also drizzle less icing on top. Do I have to cut out the center of the rolls? Yes, creating a small well helps hold the filling in place and prevents it from spilling over while baking. How else can I change up the icing? Instead of regular icing, I mentioned adding almond extract for cherry almond flavor profile. To change it up a bit more, try a cinnamon cherry version by sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top of the danishes before baking. Go for a chocolate cherry flavor by drizzling the danishes with melted chocolate after icing them. Add some lemon zest to the icing for a lemon cherry version. How do I store leftovers? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be enjoyed chilled or lightly warmed. Can I freeze Hawaiian Roll Cherry Danishes? Freezing is not recommended. The texture of the rolls becomes too soft once thawed. Whats the best way to reheat these danishes? Warm in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds or in a 300F oven for a few minutes until just warmed through. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)Hawaiian Sweet Rolls you can use the store brand version. You want to look for the sweet rolls as they will add the best flavor.cream cheese Dont forget to use these Tips to Soften Cream Cheese Faster if you need them. It needs to be softened (not melted.)powdered sugarvanilla extract if you want to give these an almond cherry flavor, you could also add some almond extract to the icing. I think almond and cherry go beautifully together.cherry pie filling if you want to go through all the trouble of making a homemade cherry pie filling, go for it! This obviously works with all flavors of pie filling.butter you can use salted or unsalted butter, it doesnt make a difference. Salted butter has so little salt that its not going to give these a salty taste. If youre worried you will taste salt and you dont want to, then use unsalted.granulated sugar milk I always prefer to use whole milk for baked goods but a 2% should work here. I havent tested with milk substitutes.How to Make Hawaiian Roll Cherry Danishes:Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Place rolls in a 913-inch baking dish.Cut a little square out of the center of each hawaiian roll. Do not cut all the way down, just make enough space for the filling.In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer (or by hand), beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into the well of each Hawaiian roll.Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese in each well. In a bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar.Using a pastry brush, brush the entire top layer of the rolls with the butter/sugar mixture making sure to get into the cracks. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the rolls are warmed through.NOTE: Oven times can vary so if they arent golden brown and arent quite warmed through, continue to bake until they are.In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. When rolls are done, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.Then enjoy!Craving More Recipes?Easy Cheese DanishesEasy Apple DanishesStrawberry Cheese DanishCherry Crumble DanishesPumpkin Danishes PrintHawaiian Roll Cherry DanishesUse a shortcut to make cherry danishes while using Hawaiian Rolls. Course Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, DessertCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 8 minutes minutesChill Time 1 hour hourTotal Time 1 hour hour 23 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 314kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients12 Hawaiian sweet rolls8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)12 ounce cherry pie fillingButter sugar topping: cup melted butter (can use salted or unsalted)2 Tablespoons granulated sugarIcing1 cup powdered sugar2 Tablespoons milk teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350F degrees. Place 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls in a 913-inch baking dish.Cut a little square out of the center of each Hawaiian roll. Do not cut all the way down, just make enough space for the filling.In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.NOTE: this is easiest with an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer but can be done by hand. It will just take a little longer and little more elbow grease. Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into the well of each Hawaiian roll. Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese in each well.In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar.Using a pastry brush, brush the entire top layer of the rolls with the butter/sugar mixture making sure to get into the cracks. Bake on the middle rack for about 6 to 8 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the rolls are warmed through.NOTE: Oven times can vary so if they arent golden brown and arent quite warmed through, continue to bake until they are. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. NOTE: If it is too thin to your liking, add a little more powdered sugar at a time until you get it how you like it. If it is too thick to your liking, add a tiny bit of milk at a time until it is thin. When rolls are done, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls. Then enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 19g