This Hawaiian Roll Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples is sweet, savory, and wildly comforting.
It's melty brie, buttery rolls, and cozy apples baked into one show-stopping appetizer.
Why You'll Love It
This Hawaiian Roll Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples is the kind of appetizer that quietly steals the spotlight. Soft, sweet King's Hawaiian rolls bake up golden and fluffy around a wheel of warm, melty brie, then get topped with buttery cinnamon apples and a drizzle of honey. It's cozy, balanced, and exactly as good as it sounds.
What I love about this recipe is how effortless it is for how impressive it looks. The rolls stay pillowy and pull apart easily, making them perfect for scooping straight into the cheese. The brie turns creamy and rich without turning into a mess, while the apples add just enough sweetness to keep everything grounded. A little rosemary brings in that subtle savory note that makes the whole thing feel intentional and not overly sweet.
It works for holidays, dinner parties, and casual wine nights alike. Serve it warm, set it in the center of the table, and let everyone help themselves. It's unfussy, crowd-pleasing, and exactly the kind of recipe you'll come back to.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here's what you'll need to make this baked brie magic happen. Most of it is probably already in your kitchen.
- Salted Butter: This adds richness and helps the apples caramelize beautifully. Unsalted works too. Just add a pinch of salt.
- Apple: Use a crisp apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
- Brown Sugar: This brings warmth and helps the apples get glossy and sweet.
- Cinnamon: Just enough to add cozy fall flavor without overpowering the brie.
- King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls: Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. They're perfect for pull-apart apps.
- Brie: An 8-ounce wheel works best. Shave the top rind off and leave the sides rind on for structure.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and shine to the finished dish.
- Olive Oil: Helps everything bake evenly and adds savory balance.
- Rosemary: Fresh rosemary gives the dish an herby, festive finish.
- OPTIONAL: Candied nuts if you want a bit of crunch!
How to Make It
This recipe comes together quickly and bakes fast. It's best served warm and fresh from the oven.
- PREHEAT OVEN: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- CARAMELIZE APPLES: Add the butter to a small pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the apples and brown sugar. Cook until soft and caramelized. Stir often.
- ADD CINNAMON: Sprinkle in the cinnamon, stir, and remove from heat. Set aside.
- PREP ROLLS: Place the King's Hawaiian rolls into a small baking dish. Keep them connected.
- CUT FOR BRIE: Set the brie on top and cut around it with a serrated knife. Remove the center section.
- ADD BRIE: Place the brie into the center cavity.
- TOP IT: Spoon the caramelized apples over the brie. Add rosemary sprigs on top.
- DRIZZLE: Drizzle the entire dish with honey and olive oil.
- BAKE: Bake for 15 minutes, until the brie is warm and melty. Add chopped nuts if desired.
Serve immediately and let everyone pull, dip, and swoon.
What to Serve It With
This baked brie loves a good supporting cast. Try it with a crisp white wine or a light red. It also pairs perfectly with roasted nuts or cured meats. And if those sound good, try some of these related recipes:
- Brie Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam
- Whipped Brie Cheese Dip Appetizer with Honey & Fig Jam
- Apple Picker's Harvest Grilled Cheese made with brie, fresh apples, smoked ham, honey and fresh thyme butter
- 25 Minute Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Rosemary
- Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread Recipe with Cheesy Diip
Recipe
Hawaiian Roll Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Salted Butter
- 1 Large Apple pitted and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 12 pack King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- 1 8 Oz Wheel Brie
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Small Sprigs Rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the butter to a small frying pan over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the apples and brown sugar. Cook, stirring often, until softened and caramelized.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, stir, and remove from heat.
- Place the King's Hawaiian rolls into a small baking dish.
- Set the brie in the center and cut around it with a serrated knife. Remove the cut section.
- Place the brie into the cavity and top with caramelized apples and rosemary.
- Drizzle with honey and olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the brie is warm and melty.
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