Kitchencraft Ceramic Baking Beans 500g

Baking Beans

KitchenCraft Ceramic Baking Beans 500g are a simple but essential tool for any home baker looking to blind bake pastry cases evenly and reliably. Made from high-quality, reusable ceramic, these baking beans help to weigh down your pastry during baking, preventing air bubbles, shrinking, or uneven surfaces.

Whether you're making a classic quiche, lemon tart, or a shortcrust pie base, these ceramic beans distribute heat evenly across the pastry base, helping to ensure a crisp, flat finish. The 500g pack provides enough coverage for most tart and pie tins, making it ideal for both occasional baking and regular use.

They’re also easy to clean and store, meaning you can rely on them again and again for consistently professional-looking results.

Key Features:

• 500g pack of ceramic baking beans, enough to cover standard pie and tart tins.
• Prevents pastry shrinkage and bubbling, ensures a flat, even bake.
• Reusable and heat-resistant, made from durable ceramic for long-term use.
• Distributes heat evenly, promotes a crisp and properly cooked base.
• Suitable for blind baking, essential for tarts, pies, and quiches.
• Handwash only
• Size: 500g

Usage Inspiration:

• Quiche Lorraine: line your pastry case with parchment and fill with ceramic baking beans to create a firm, even base for this savoury classic.
• Lemon Tart: prevent shrinkage in sweet shortcrust pastry when blind baking before adding a silky lemon filling.
• Chocolate Ganache Tart: ensure your base is level and crisp for a smooth chocolate finish.
• Mini Fruit Tarts: use in smaller tins to help bake multiple tart shells for dessert platters or parties.

How do I use ceramic baking beans for blind baking?

Line your pastry case with baking parchment or greaseproof paper, pour in the beans to weigh down the base, then bake as directed in your recipe. Remove the beans before adding your filling.

Are ceramic baking beans better than dried rice or lentils?

Yes, ceramic baking beans are reusable, distribute heat more evenly, and are less likely to burn or create a mess compared to pantry substitutes.

Can I use these baking beans more than once?

Absolutely. Ceramic baking beans are designed for repeated use. Simply let them cool, wipe them clean, and store them for next time.