Emile Henry
Emile Henry Modern Classics Square Pie Dish
Best ceramic baker for home cooks seeking elegant, even-baking results.
Elevate your baking with the Emile Henry Modern Classics Square Pie Dish, expertly crafted in France from high-fired Burgundy clay. This dish ensures slow, even cooking, preventing dryness and keeping your creations warm longer thanks to its superior heat retention. The durable, scratch-resistant glaze and elegant ruffled edge, inspired by vintage French designs, simplify serving. Transition seamlessly from oven to table with this versatile, oven, broiler, microwave, and freezer-safe ceramic piece, perfect for pies, quiches, and gratins.
$49.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-37%
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Material
Ceramic (High-fired Burgundy clay)
/ Ceramic (High-fired Burgundy clay)
Who it's for
- Bakers seeking perfectly golden, evenly cooked crusts
- Home cooks wanting scratch-resistant, dishwasher-safe convenience
- Versatile chefs needing one dish for quiches and casseroles
Who should skip it
- Casual bakers on a strict budget
- Cooks who struggle with heavy, cumbersome kitchenware
- Busy hosts prone to accidental thermal shock
Performance breakdown
Thermal Retention
Burgundy clay maintains consistent temperatures for perfectly set crusts and fillings.
Versatility
Seamlessly transitions from freezer to broiler without compromising structural integrity.
Durability
High-fired glaze resists scratches and chips through years of heavy use.
Heat Distribution
Natural clay properties ensure gentle, uniform baking across the entire surface.
Aesthetic Appeal
Classic ruffled edges provide a sophisticated presentation directly from oven to table.
Ease of Maintenance
Dishwasher-safe construction simplifies cleanup after even the messiest fruit pies.
Key Specs
Material
Ceramic (High-fired Burgundy clay)
Oven safe temperature
Up to 520°F
Dimensions
10.2"D x 10.2"W x 2.56"H
Capacity
1.7 Liters (1 3/4-qt.)
Country of Origin
France
Microwave Safe
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Scratch Resistant
Yes
Features
- Heats evenly for gentle baking.
- Exceptional heat retention keeps food warm.
- Durable, chip-resistant glaze.
- Crafted from natural Burgundy clay.
- Resistant to sudden temperature changes.
- Graceful ruffled edge for easy serving.
- Handcrafted in France since 1850.
What customers say
Customers highly value the Emile Henry Modern Classics Square Pie Dish for its exceptional performance and enduring quality. Reviewers consistently praise its superior heat distribution, which guarantees perfectly baked results with evenly browned crusts for both sweet and savory dishes. This dish is noted for remarkable durability, maintaining its integrity despite high temperatures and frequent use. Beyond function, its elegant design and vibrant glazes make it an attractive oven to table serving piece. Furthermore, the smooth glaze ensures cleanup is remarkably easy. While it represents a significant investment, users overwhelmingly agree the longevity, consistent baking success, and versatile functionality justify the cost, cementing its status as a premium kitchen essential.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Burgundy clay is designed to withstand sudden temperature changes, allowing you to transition the dish from the freezer directly into a preheated oven without risk of cracking.
The dish features a highly durable, scratch-resistant glaze that is designed to handle standard kitchen utensils. However, as with any ceramic, we recommend using a light touch to keep the finish pristine over many years of use.
This dish has a capacity of 1.7 liters, or approximately 1 3/4 quarts, making it well-suited for standard-sized pies, quiches, and deep-dish gratins.
Yes, it is broiler-safe and can handle temperatures up to 520°F, which is ideal for browning the tops of gratins or melting cheese on your baked dishes.
The ruffled edge is inspired by vintage French designs and serves as a functional handle, providing a better grip when moving the dish in and out of the oven.
Yes, the ceramic material and chip-resistant glaze are fully dishwasher safe, though hand washing is also simple due to the smooth, non-porous surface.
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