Lekue Silicone Mini Tartellete Pan

by Harold Import Company, Inc.

Product Features

• Flexible, baking mold; made of FDA approved food grade silicone
• Cooks thoroughly and evenly; nonstick material provides easy food release
• Prevents burnt edges and crusts; stops cooking when removed from oven
• Oven-safe up to 500 degrees F; microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe
• Pan measures 7 by 1/2 by 12 inches overall; makes 15 mini tarts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002KZQYS
• Item model number: 91610
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,703 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Looking nothing like traditional bakeware but borrowing many of its best characteristics, Lekue's mini tartelette pan cooks evenly, releases food easily, and is made of FDA-approved, food grade silicone. The pliable silicone construction carries many advantages such as immediate cool-down, the prevention of burnt edges and crusts, and a foldability that extends storage options. With a slightly shorter cooking time, the pan bakes 15 rectangular mini tart crusts each with a 1-3/4-inch diameter and a depth measuring half an inch. Nonstick surfaces help food to release easily but greasing is still a good idea--especially if regularly being washed in the dishwasher. Freezer-, microwave-, and oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, the pan seamlessly transitions from cold to hot. Contact with direct heat sources such as burners or hotplates should be avoided and sharp metal tools can damage or cut the material. The pan measures 7 by 1/2 by 12 inches overall and benefits from a quick rinse before use as small crumbs and particles easily adhere to its rubbery surface. -- Amy Arnold

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Silicone Bakeware - Superb, May 13, 2009

By 

Charles M. Labow (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lekue Silicone Mini Tartellete Pan (Kitchen)

I was a professional baker for 30 years, before the advent of silicone bakeware. I purchased several of these pans because I had a specialty catering job come up that required mini-tartlet chocolates.

These pans are made in France and are of very high quality, designed for commercial use. If you have never baked in silicone, you are in for a treat. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING sticks to these pans! They are naturally "slippery" and do not need to be greased before baking, although I do usually give them a light "dusting" of release agent (PAM, Vegelene). They are flexible at -50 F and safe to 500 F so you can form your products in advance, freeze them, and then take them from the freezer to the oven without thawing. After baking, the product "pops" righ out of the mold. Since they are flexible, if anything is hesitant to release, you can just apply a little pressure on the bottom, and out come the baked goods.

I am currently in the process of replacing all of my metal bakeware with silicone. It's a bit pricey, but the results are worth it.