The Verdict
Crafted in France from natural Burgundy clay, this Emile Henry ceramic pie dish provides superior heat diffusion that bakes crusts gently and evenly without drying them out. With its exceptional thermal shock resistance and elegant presentation, it transitions effortlessly from freezer to hot oven to your dinner table while keeping desserts warm for serving.
Why We Love It (Key Features)
- High-Resistance Burgundy Clay: Made from all-natural materials in France since 1850, the high-fired HR ceramic diffuses heat gently and evenly to ensure your fillings and crusts cook thoroughly without scorching.
- Superior Heat Retention: The natural clay properties keep your baked creations warm long after they leave the oven, making it ideal for serving directly at the table.
- Extreme Temperature Resistance: Safe for use in the oven up to 520°F, as well as the broiler and microwave, this baker can move straight from the freezer or refrigerator into a hot oven without cracking.
- Scratch-Resistant Glaze: The durable, ultra-hard finish resists scratching and crazing, making it tough enough for everyday use and simple to clean in the dishwasher or with soap and water.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Heats evenly to prevent pies and tarts from drying out
- Direct freezer-to-oven safe up to 520°F
- Chip-resistant, scratch-resistant, and won't craze
- Dishwasher safe and includes a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defects
Cons
- Clay bakeware is heavier than standard aluminum or tin pans
- Requires dedicated cabinet storage depth for its 9-inch, 1.4 to 1.5 quart profile
Who Should Buy This?
This dish is an ideal choice for home bakers who appreciate classic French bakeware and want reliable, even baking performance combined with table-ready serving style. It is especially suited for anyone who likes to prep meals ahead of time in the freezer and bake them right before dinner without switching cookware.
Why Invest in an Emile Henry Ceramic Pie Dish? (FAQs)
Can I put the Emile Henry ceramic pie dish in the freezer?
Yes. The dish is engineered to withstand extreme temperature changes and can go directly from the freezer or refrigerator into a hot oven, microwave, or broiler without issue.
What is the maximum oven temperature for this dish?
The pie dish is oven safe up to 520°F (with manufacturer notes indicating safe use through 500°F–520°F) and is also broiler safe.
How do I clean and maintain the baker?
Cleaning is straightforward because the hard glaze resists sticking; you can wash it by hand with soap and water or simply place it in the dishwasher. It is backed by a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defects in household use.
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep dish perfection! I love this pie dish and am so thankful I trusted the reviews and bought two instead of one!! The color couldn’t be more perfect! It’s a heavier ceremic than that of my Pyrex pie dish, cooks evenly and is much deeper than any of my other pies dishes. Now my quiches and pies won’t spill in the oven from being overfilled and will result in a thicker, more delicious looking pie or quiche!Variation: Color: Burgundy Red
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 Year Review Purchased in 2019 as I needed a 2 inch deep pan especially for my chicken pot pie. This pan is the bomb. Any double crust pie works – fruit pies, lattice and blind bakes are easy. Never lets me down. Refrigerator to 375f oven and a quick broil when needed. Still looks brand spanking new. Cooks very evenly and I have had other ceramic pans that definitely did not. It is darn near perfect as to most recipes but I have learned to add about 3 minutes over the time called for when the dish asked for is metal or glass. The sides are not thicker as with some, so you don’t need to worry (if you know what I mean by that, then you understand it’s a good thing). It came with a warranty that I can’t believe I will ever need to exercise, but as Forrest Gump said, “one less thing and that’s good.”Variation: Color: Burgundy Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this dish I have other Emile Henry pieces and love them for their quality and size. The pie dish, like all their pieces, made in France, are no exception. It feels beautiful in the hand and looks so pretty that when I’m not making a pie I keep it on the counter with fruit in it.Other brands just don’t y have the nicely designed edge of these.Baking wise, it cooks a pie so nicely but you’ll need to know since it’s a thick heavy pottery the bottom crust can come out undercooked if you don’t account for it. I will sometimes blind bake the bottom a bit even for pies I won’t usually just for that reason. Plus bake it on the lowest rack you can- or even the bottom of the over if it’s flat and doesn’t have the heating element – at a higher temp to get a good bake on the crust.It’s a life long piece and you won’t be disappointed.Variation: Color: White
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived unbroken Makes great pies if you do your part!Variation: Color: White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pie plate This is a good quality pie plate. I received an email stating my delivery was delayed and I was credited just under $14 Canadian. The package showed up only 2 days late but was packed really well. It was wrapped in bubble wrap in a box. This box was put in an Amazon box with lots of packing material. Excellent job. I ordered the same from Canadian side and it showed up in an envelope with no padding at all.Variation: Color: Burgundy Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to your kitchen wares. even heat, attractive on table. Makes nice hostess gift. If you like to make pies – any pie – fruit, quiche, meat … this is a great addition to your kitchen wear. Thick walls for even heat. Large edge for nice fluting and doesn’t spill out. attractive on table. I would buy againVariation: Color: Burgundy Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pretty, very nice This is a gorgeous pie plate! So glad I took the advice of ChatGTP when I asked for recommendations!Variation: Color: White
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Beautiful pie plate. Excellent quality.Variation: Color: Clay