ROCKSHEAT
K Ceramic Pie Weights, Baking Beads Pie Crust Weights, Natural baking beans
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Highlights
- Great helper for blind baking, prevent pie crust or other pastry from shrinking or forming bubbles while baking. Easy to place and arrange as needed, no more big air bubbles, just perfectly smooth crust ready for its filling. IMPORTANT TIP: Baking parchment paper MUST BE placed on the pie crust before pouring on the weights.
- Food-grade ceramic stoneware, burnt in 2200℉ kiln, does not encompass any harmful substance or odor, with eco-friendly, food grade wheat straw container.
- Heat resistant up to 600℉, higher than the competitors. High thermal conductivity, possesses robust thermal stability, will not break easily under high temperature baking.
- Reusable, with high intensity structure, rock hard and solid, durable for years. Approx 2.2Lb@0g. ENOUGH beads should be used on the crust to weight down the pie crust better, a 7-inch pie should be weighted by at least 1.1Lb(500g) beads, for 9-inch pie, at least 2.2Lb(1000g) beads.
- Easy to use and clean, non porous and non absorbent(extreme low water absorption rate 0.1%), does not absorb flavors or creat odors. Hand washing and drying thoroughly before storing. If the pie weights stick with oil, clean them well with detergent and dry them before next baking, or the oil on the deads will be burnt, creat smell and make the beads surface turn yellow and black.
Why You'll Love It
- Prevents pastry crusts from shrinking and bubbling during blind baking
- Food-grade ceramic stoneware handles oven heat up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit
- Generous 2.2-pound quantity provides sufficient weight for a standard 9-inch pie
- Non-porous ceramic with a 0.1 percent water absorption rate resists odors and flavors
- Includes a food-grade wheat straw container for convenient, organized storage
Pros
- +Heat resistant up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit
- +Includes wheat straw storage container
- +Sufficient 2.2-pound weight for 9-inch pies
- +Non-porous and resists absorbing food odors
Cons
- -Requires hand washing and thorough drying
- -Requires parchment paper between crust and weights
- -Oily residue can burn and discolor beads if unwashed
Detailed Review
ROCKSHEAT Ceramic Pie Weights are reusable ceramic stoneware baking beads designed to solve common blind baking frustrations. By weighting down raw pastry dough, they keep pie crusts flat and smooth, preventing air bubbles from swelling and edges from shrinking before the filling is added.
Crafted from food-grade ceramic stoneware fired in a 2200-degree Fahrenheit kiln, these beads contain no harmful substances or odors. They offer high thermal conductivity and stability, withstanding oven temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit without breaking easily. The set provides approximately 2.2 pounds (1000 grams) of weights, which is enough to properly weigh down a standard 9-inch pie crust, or two 7-inch crusts requiring at least 1.1 pounds each.
Maintenance is straightforward due to the dense, non-porous structure that features an extremely low 0.1 percent water absorption rate. This quality prevents the ceramic from absorbing food flavors or creating odors over time. For storage, the set includes an eco-friendly food-grade container made from wheat straw.
Careful handling is required during preparation and cleaning. Baking parchment paper must always be placed over the pastry dough before pouring on the weights. The beads are hand wash only and must dry completely before storage; any leftover baking oils on the surface can burn during subsequent bakes, causing dark discoloration and unpleasant smells.
Verdict: ROCKSHEAT Ceramic Pie Weights offer durable, heat-stable blind baking performance for bakers making up to 9-inch pies. As long as you follow the parchment lining and hand-cleaning guidelines, this 2.2-pound ceramic set will reliably keep your pie shells evenly shaped.
Specifications
- Material: Food-grade ceramic stoneware (fired at 2200°F)
- Heat Resistance: Up to 600°F
- Total Weight: Approximately 2.2 lb (1000 g)
- Water Absorption Rate: 0.1%
- Included Container: Food-grade wheat straw container
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Bake 7-inch to 9-inch blind-baked pie crusts and need a flat, bubble-free base.
- Want high-heat stoneware weights that resist temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prefer non-porous baking beads that include a dedicated storage container.
Consider something else if you:
- Need pie weights that are dishwasher safe.
- Prefer one-piece pie weight discs or chains rather than loose individual beads.
FAQ
Can I place these ceramic weights directly onto raw dough?
No. Baking parchment paper must be placed over the pie crust before you pour the ceramic beads on top.
How much weight is needed for different pie sizes?
A 7-inch pie requires at least 1.1 pounds (500 grams) of beads, while a 9-inch pie requires the full 2.2-pound (1000-gram) set to weigh down the crust properly.
What is the maximum baking temperature for these weights?
They are heat resistant up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
How should these pie weights be cleaned and stored?
Hand wash them and dry thoroughly before placing them in the included wheat straw container. If they contact oil, wash them thoroughly with detergent so the oil does not burn and discolor the beads on future bakes.
Product Details
| Brand | ROCKSHEAT |
| ASIN | B07QX3SPB8 |
