King’s Hawaiian Stuffed French Toast
King’s Hawaiian Stuffed French Toast is a decadent, tropical-inspired twist on the breakfast classic, blending sweet, fluffy bread with a creamy, fruity center for the ultimate brunch indulgence. Perfect for special occasions, this dish is endlessly customizable and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 18 KING'S HAWAIIAN® Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of granulated sugar with the cinnamon to make the cinnamon-sugar coating; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until well combined. This will be your custard mixture; set it aside.
- Using a paring knife, carefully cut a hole about 1 inch wide and 1 inch deep into the top of each sweet roll.
- Dip each roll into the custard mixture, coating all sides, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar coating. Place each dipped roll into the prepared baking dish.
Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round or star tip.
- Pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each roll, filling the cavity created earlier.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly crisp and sugar-crusted. Note that the bottoms will remain moist due to the custard mixture collecting in the pan.
- Serve warm, either on their own or drizzled with syrup.
Notes
Helpful Tips:
- Use a greased or parchment-lined baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling just before use. If made ahead and refrigerated, it may become too firm to pipe.
- No cinnamon? No problem. Substitute nutmeg or omit it entirely for a simpler flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave until warm.
- Syrup is optional—the rolls are sweet enough on their own!