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Cinnamon Cheesecake Dessert Sliders
Rachel Kim

Cinnamon Cheesecake Dessert Sliders

These are sweet tray sliders without pretending dinner rolls are pastry. Cream cheese, cinnamon sugar and a quick vanilla glaze turn the soft rolls into something between cheesecake and a cinnamon bun. Chill before cutting so the filling stays in clean layers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 connected Hawaiian rolls
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp whole milk

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and split the connected rolls as one slab.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla and half the cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Spread the filling over the bottom slab and replace the top.
  4. Mix the butter with the remaining cinnamon, brush it over the rolls and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the filling reaches 160°F.
  5. Cool for 20 minutes, whisk the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle it lightly over the top.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes and cut into 12 dessert sliders.