King's Hawaiian Roll Cheese Danish- Lightened Up!🧡 EASY WW Friendly Dessert Recipe- Weight Watchers

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and can be more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and may be more cost-effective.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and can be cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often less expensive and still flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and egg until smooth.

Cut each King's Hawaiian roll in half horizontally to create a top and bottom.

Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom half of each roll.

Place the top half of the roll back on top of the cream cheese filling.

Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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