Springform pan

A round pan with a removable base and a spring-latch side ring. Essential for cheesecake and no-bake tarts — you can release the sides without inverting. Latch tight before filling and wrap the outside in foil for water baths.

Springform pan

Used for

  • cheesecake
  • no-bake tarts
  • mousse cakes
  • icebox cakes

In the kitchen

  • latch ring tight before adding batter
  • wrap in foil for water baths
  • chill before releasing latch

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