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Get ready to meet your new favorite treat— these Cherry Cheese Danish Sliders are like a cherry cheesecake and a cherry Danish had a deliciously sweet, melty baby. Soft Hawaiian rolls hold tangy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry pie filling, baked to golden perfection, then topped with a drizzle of creamy glaze and a sprinkle of sliced almonds for the ultimate indulgence.
I made a big batch of cherry pie filling to shoot a bunch of cherry recipes and then I got creative with how to use it. I had a package of slider buns in the freezer and I thought, why not make some cherry sliders? I’d photographed the s’mores sliders the day before sooooo…let’s keep a good thing going!
Whether you are looking to change things up for Saturday breakfast or you want a simple fruit dessert, these cherry cream cheese sliders can please a crowd and they take less than 30 minutes to make.
Ingredients for Cherry Cheese Danish Sliders
Pull your phone out and start adding these items to your grocery pick up list! You’re going to want make these ASAP… They’re easy enough for an everyday treat, and feel fancy enough for special occasions.
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls: you can use store bought or make your own if you have the time
- Cream Cheese: make sure it is room temperature and preferably full fat
- Powdered Sugar: adds all the sweetness to the cheesecake filling
- Lemon Juice: adds a pop of acidity
- Egg Yolk: makes the cream cheese filling extra creamy and rich
- Butter: mixed with the sugar and brushed on the bottom of the pan to help the sliders not stick and to create a sugary crust on the bottom
- Sugar: adds a sweet caramel-y crust to the bottom of the sliders
- Cherry Pie Filling: homemade or store-bought will work just fine. You could also use any filling you want…strawberry, apple or blueberry.
- Egg: combined with water, creates an egg wash for the tops of the buns
- Water: whisked with egg to create an egg wash
Drizzle
- Powdered Sugar: the sweetness and structure for the drizzle
- Whole Milk: helps create the drizzle
- Sliced Almonds: adds texture to the sliders and resembles a classic cherry cheese danish
This is meant to just be an overview of all the ingredients. For all the measurements and details, keep scrolling to the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Cherry Cheese Danish Sliders?
This recipe is a family favorite of ours! They’re such a fun breakfast for holidays. We’ve had them on Valentines, Easter, 4th of July, and Christmas mornings. Here are the step by step instructions for making these easy cherry sliders:
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
- Mix: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Build: Melt the butter with sugar in a small bowl and spread it in a 9×13 baking dish. Add the bottom rolls, spread on the cream cheese filling, then the cherry filling, and top with the remaining rolls.
- Brush: Whisk together the egg and water and brush over the tops and sides of the rolls. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Finish: Whisk together the glaze, drizzle over the warm sliders, and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
The complete instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Variations and Substituions:
Want to switch things up? This recipe can easily be turned into a more traditional pastry by swapping the Hawaiian rolls for puff pastry sheets. Simply spread the filling over strips of dough, top with another sheet, seal the edges, and bake according to the package directions. Once baked, use a pizza cutter to slice into servings.
Not a cherry fan? No problem. Apple, strawberry, or any of your favorite pie fillings all work beautifully here. You can also skip the fruit entirely and lean into an almond croissant–inspired twist by adding almond frangipane and a splash of almond extract to the glaze. It’s buttery, flaky, and totally irresistible.
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions
These cherry pie sliders are perfect for prepping ahead! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 4-5 days. This makes them a great option for busy mornings, snack prep, or keeping on hand for unexpected sweet cravings. Just snag one out of the fridge whenever you have a hankering for a treat.
Tips for Cherry Cheese Danishes
Slice as a Sheet:
When making sliders, slice the entire pack of King’s Hawaiian rolls in half all at once using a long bread knife. Keeping them together like a single sheet makes them much easier to transfer, fill, and spread toppings evenly.
Soften the Cream Cheese:
Any time you’re baking with cream cheese, be sure it’s at room temperature. Softened cream cheese blends smoothly with other ingredients and keeps your filling creamy with zero lumps.
Don’t Skip the Egg Wash:
Brushing an egg wash over the tops of the buns helps the sliders bake up golden, slightly crisp, and beautifully shiny. It’s a small step that makes a big difference.
Cherry cheese danish sliders are a cross between cheesecake and a danish all in a delicious handheld sweet dessert sandwich. You totally have to give this recipe a try!
More Delicious Cherry Desserts:
- Cherry Pie
- Sweet Cherry Pie Bars
- Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
How to Make Dessert Sliders
Cherry Cheese Danish Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 Package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 1 Cup Cream Cheese, 8 oz (1 brick), softened
- ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted
- 4 Tablespoon Sugar, divided
- 2 Cups Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 Egg
- ¼ Cup Water
Drizzle
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Whole Milk
- ¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a bread knife, cut the entire 12 rolls in half creating a top and bottom. Set aside.1 Package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- In a bowl, add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and egg yolk to a bowl and using a hand mixer, mix until smooth.1 Cup Cream Cheese, ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar, ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice, 1 Egg Yolk
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and add 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Pour into the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan and spread around to cover the bottom. Place the bottom of the Hawaiian rolls in the pan.1 Tablespoon Butter, 4 Tablespoon Sugar
- Spread the cream cheese filling onto the bottom half of buns. Top with cherry pie filling. Place the top of the buns on the filling.2 Cups Cherry Pie Filling
- Whisk together the water and egg. Brush the egg wash onto the tops and sides of the sweet rolls. Sprinkle the tops and sides with the sugar.1 Egg, ¼ Cup Water, 4 Tablespoon Sugar
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until warmed. Remove and whisk together the glaze and drizzle all over the top.1 Cup Powdered Sugar, 2 teaspoons Whole Milk
- Sprinkle a few sliced almonds and enjoy!¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wonderful recipe! My only deviation was to use cherry preserves as I did not have canned filling nor fresh/frozen cherries to make my own. We will be making again!
Thank you so much Valerie!!