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If you’re missing the delightful flavors from the France Pavilion at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts 2024, we’ve got you covered with this unofficial, dupe recipe for the exquisite Crème de Brie en Petit Pain. Enjoy the experience of recreating this elegant appetizer at home, complemented by the warm and gooey Brie nestled in house-made bread bowls.

This dish is based on the Crème de Brie en Petit Pain from the France Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

For the Bread Bowl:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
5. Mix until a dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface.
6. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small portions.
10. Shape each portion into a small round ball, creating individual bread bowls.
11. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and let them rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread bowls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

For the Crème de Brie:

Ingredients:

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary), for garnish

Instructions:

1. While the bread bowls are baking, cut the top rind off the wheel of Brie.
2. Place the Brie in a small oven-safe dish.
3. Drizzle the Brie with heavy cream.
4. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the Brie is warm and gooey.

Assembly:

1. Once the bread bowls are done baking, let them cool slightly.
2. Place the warm Brie with heavy cream in the center of each bread bowl.
3. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Serve:

Serve the French Crème de Brie en Petit Pain while the Brie is warm and gooey. The combination of the creamy Brie with the house-made bread bowls creates a delightful and elegant appetizer for any occasion. Enjoy!