Artesà Gourmet Cheese Brie Baker 12.7 cm 🧀
Description:
This compact stoneware baker is made for warming and serving small rounds of brie and similar soft cheeses, bringing a gentle oven finish and attractive presentation to the table. It accepts a 5 inch (12.7 cm) cheese wheel and combines oven-to-table practicality with a decorative hat-style lid for storage and gifting.
Key Points
The vessel is crafted from stoneware, which holds heat evenly and helps soften the cheese without burning the edges. Its modest dimensions make it suitable for individual portions or for use as part of a shared cheeseboard, and the included lid keeps the cheese covered between heating and serving. The design was created in England by Creative Tops and arrives in a matching hat-style box that doubles as presentable packaging 😋.
Stoneware construction makes the baker robust for everyday use. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, so reheating and cleaning are straightforward tasks. Consider that it is intended for small wheels only, so larger cheeses will not fit comfortably.
Technical Specifications
- Name: Artesà Gourmet Cheese Brie Baker
- Material: Stoneware
- Outer dimensions: 13.5 cm wide x 5.7 cm high (5.5" x 2.25")
- Suitable cheese size: 5 inch / 12.7 cm wheel
- Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
Usage Recommendations
Preheat the oven briefly and place the brie on the baker to allow the centre to soften without losing shape. For added flavour, drizzle a little honey or scatter nuts on top before heating. The lid is useful for keeping the warmed cheese covered while preparing accompaniments, and it also makes transporting the baker easier when moving from kitchen to table 🍯.
Because stoneware retains heat well, place the baker on a heatproof surface or trivet when serving. If you prefer to brown the top slightly, use a gentle grill setting for a short time and monitor closely to avoid over-browning. The compact profile of the dish fits neatly into smaller ovens and will not take much shelf space when stored in the kitchen cupboard.
Positive Aspects
The combination of functional stoneware with an attractive presentation and boxed packaging makes this baker well suited to gifting or to casual entertaining. Microwave compatibility adds convenience on busy days, and dishwasher safety reduces post-event clearing time. A minor limitation is the size, which is tailored to single small wheels of cheese rather than larger farmhouse rounds. Overall it merges practicality with a decorative touch for cheese lovers.
