Pie dish

9-inch ceramic or glass dish with sloped sides that support the pastry. Glass lets you check the bottom crust colour before the top over-browns. Standard depth handles most pie recipes; deep-dish holds more filling.

Pie dish

Used for

  • fruit pies
  • custard pies
  • cream pies
  • quiche

In the kitchen

  • blind bake for custard fillings
  • glass lets you check bottom browning
  • chill pastry before filling

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