You’ve got a day off, nothing to do, and you start thinking, “maybe I should make a nice cake for the family — let me just get my ceramic baking pan.”
Yes, you heard that right — ceramic bakeware in the kitchen. The day that I ventured into the kitchen with some ceramic bakeware became the day that I didn’t give up on cooking and baking.
It’s when I saw a friend using ceramic bakeware with lids that made me realize that maybe it was time I ventured into something else in terms of kitchenware. In the end, it became such a huge lifesaver for me, and I hope it does for you too.
Our Selection of the Best Ceramic Bakeware Sets
* Good Cook 2.5 Quart Rectangle Ceramic Dish
With its red glazed exterior and cream interior, this 13x9x3 ceramic dish just might be the one you need to add to your kitchen. The oven-to-table design makes it efficient. At least you won’t have to worry about where you’re going to put the dish so that your guests don’t judge you.
If you’ve been searching for the right casserole dish for you, this might be it. The thing about this dish is that it’s quite large.
That can be a deal-breaker or a deal-maker depending, but if you’re the kind who has a large family to feed or you’re simply just a fan of making ginormous dishes because you’re simply a fan of giving the extra food to your next-door neighbor, then this might the be one you’re looking for.
This dish is easy to hold and holds in the heat well enough. This means that you’re not going to have to worry so much about making the transfer from oven to table. Simply slide on a pot holder and take it out and place the dish on the table and let everyone feast on the dinner you’ve just made.
I’m sure you’ll get plenty of compliments! You can use it during Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving if that’s what you’re celebrating. It’s a sure way to impress your guests too because c’mon, something that efficient and pretty needs to be complimented.
Another great selling point for this dish?
It’s easy to clean! You can’t deny that you’ve been searching for a dish that will not only bake evenly, look absolutely pretty on the table and be of large size, but one that is also fit for dishwashing, that is, if it’s dishwasher safe.
No one wants to spend too much time in the kitchen scrubbing out the excess and sticky food remaining on the dish when you’ve already spent as much time making it.
So, what are you waiting for? This decorative ceramic bakeware just might be the perfect ceramic casserole for your collection. Besides, if you’re not one to use it, then it will at least make a great decorative piece in your kitchen. But trust me, at some point, you’re going to have to use it, and you’ll instantly realize how worth it it really is.
Pros:
- Easy oven-to-table transfer.
- Microwave, freezer, oven and dishwasher safe.
- Deep and large.
- Great design and presentable.
Cons:
- Breakable
- May have hairline cracks all over.
* Emile Henry Classic Large Rectangular Baker
Emile Henry is known for using Burgundy Clay and French construction techniques. With that said, the Baker is such an efficient ceramic dish to use and might be the answer to a home-cookers prayer. The fact that it’s also designed to be presentable is already an added bonus.
This large ceramic bakeware has superior heat retention. Yes, I do mean heat retention. Because Burgundy Clay has even heat-diffusion and heat-retention properties, your food stays hot longer compared to other ceramics.
This ceramic is also surprisingly very versatile to temperature changes. That means you can put it in the freezer and then pop it in the oven without having to worry that it might do some damage to your dish. It also means that you can do the prepping in the same container!
The fact that it’s resistant to temperature changes makes it easier for you to use this dish. You can prep a meal and then pop it in the fridge or in the freezer and then pull it out the next day and then pop it in an oven and heat it back up. With that kind of feature, it’s safe for even your kids to use.
Just make sure that they’re using oven mitts when they pull it out because I don’t think that anyone’s figured out how to make the exterior part heat-resistant!
Another great thing about this non-stick ceramic bakeware? It’s durable and scratch resistant. You can use it to make casseroles and desserts without having to worry whether the ingredients that you put inside it will make a scratch.
The extremely hard glaze that it’s made of protects it from easy scratching which makes this product durable for everyday use. But obviously, the selling point to any ceramic bakeware is if it’s dishwasher-safe, and this product truly is!
It not only provides a virtually non-stick cooking surface — a great feature by the way — it also makes cleaning such an easy task. You won’t worry about the arm exercise you usually have when you’re using a traditional non-stick pan.
Another great thing about Emile Henry is the fact that they offer a 10-year guarantee warranty. And do you know what that means? In the case of any manufacturing defect that you’ve noticed in the product when used in a household environment, you can call them right away and ask for their help or service regarding it.
The Baker is a great addition to your kitchen because not only is it durable for everyday usage, but it’s also so versatile with the temperature changes that you won’t have to worry about breaking it. And, hello — easy clean-up!
Pros:
- Superior heat retention.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
- Durable and scratch resistant.
- Easy to clean
- Presentable design.
Cons:
- Breakable
* Staub Ceramics Rectangular Baking Dish Set
What makes this ceramic great? It comes as a set! Now you won’t have to worry about the excess food you’ll end up with when you use large ceramic bakeware. You’ll have a smaller version that does the same trick as the bigger one.
This ceramic set has a vitreous glass porcelain enamel-finish and is highly scratch-resistant. There’s nothing better than having a double feature that makes a product efficient. Because of the beautiful design, it wouldn’t be a bad addition to the dishes that you’ve set in the table. It would fit well among the china that you’re using.
This stoneware Baker gently retains heat but not moisture, which is useful when making cakes or casseroles. Plus, because it retains heat, that means that the food will still be hot even if you’ve been spending a bit too much time trying to round up the kids to the dining table.
This product also happens to be microwave-freezer-boiler safe and is said to withstand 572°F. From the moment that you take it out of the oven or microwave, you can place it right at the table without having to worry about transferring it to another container to make it presentable. It already is!
Of course, ceramics are always dishwasher friendly and this dish is no exception. Both of them aren’t an exception. They’re both easy to clean, easy to use, and presentable. I don’t know about you, but I’m already sold!
Pros:
- Comes in two. One 5″ x 6″ and one 10.5″ x 7.5″s.
- Beautifully designed.
- Transitions from oven to table.
- Withstand high temperature.
- Microwave, freezer, and boiler
- Dishwasher safe.
Cons:
- Breakable.
- May only be able to withstand up to 300°
* Krokori Bakeware Set
If you want to get your hands on some round ceramic bakeware, then this white ceramic bakeware by Krokori may be what you’re looking for. This set is perfect for making cakes and casseroles and can be of banquet or daily use. What more could you want?
This bakeware set features a unique wavy design and the classic white color that makes it a perfect basic container to use when you want that Instagrammable post. The design of this ceramic makes quite a charming addition to your table.
This dish can be put to such great use on Christmas dinners and Thanksgiving and it sure as heck is a product that demands a compliment. The design is meant to fish out a compliment from your guests because who can ignore the great crafted wavy design of this dish?
Trust me: put it in the middle of your table, and the room will immediately start buzzing with compliments and questions about where you got it!
Aside from being beautifully crafted to make a good presentation, it’s also environmentally friendly since it’s made from a high-quality and eco-friendly glaze.
This Poi- and PTFE-free hybrid resists any type of small damage. It can serve you in the long run and maybe you can even hand it down to your kids, too. As long as it’s still with you, you can bake many cakes and bread and pastries and cook for as long as your heart desires.
It’s also made to be durable and withstand any high temperature, making it microwave- and oven-friendly too. It can be used in a microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer, but do note that it’s not direct fire and induction cooker friendly.
It also has double non-slip handles that make it easier to take out of the oven, but do use oven mitts to avoid burning your hands. It’s non-slip, but that doesn’t mean that you can use your bare hands picking it up when it’s still hot.
The trays can also nest within one another, making it more convenient for you when you’re not using it and for storing purposes. Simply stack it up and hide it in your cupboard and then pull it out when you need it.
Not only is this set great because of the non-slip handles, the classic and beautiful design, the non-stick surface, it’s also great because it’s budget-friendly! For something that comes in two, the price isn’t something that you have to worry about.
And besides, if you’re going to get something that looks as pretty as this and is multi-functional, I wouldn’t really worry about whether or not I’m making the right deal out of this.
This set is suitable for every food which means it isn’t only meant for baking a cake or bread, but could also be used for vegetables, pizza, lasagna, and spaghetti. It could also be used for storing leftovers and for heating it up. It’s multi-functional!
Pros:
- Heat resistant.
- Durable.
- Non-slip handles and base.
- Beautiful design.
- Easy to clean.
- Multi-functional and long-lasting.
- Microwave, oven, freezer, and refrigerator friendly.
Cons:
- Breakable
- Smaller than the usual ceramic baking set.
Why Choose Ceramic Bakeware Sets Over Traditional Non-Stick Pans?
Switching to ceramic bakeware wasn’t much of an easy task for me. I was so used to non-stick pans that I didn’t see the reason why I should venture into other kitchenware supplies. Sometimes we can get so blindsided with what we think will work and what we think won’t.
At first glance, ceramic bakewares are easy on the eyes because of the wide variety of colors to choose from. After all, sometimes we buy things because we think they’re pretty but never really know what they’re fully capable of. It turned out that ceramic bakeware is just about capable of way too many things that I did not even expect.
When I finally got my hands on my own ceramic bakeware, I didn’t really think that it would work. I was trying to make myself feel better because at least I had a cute container I could put freshly baked bread or my casserole in.
In the end, I realized why ceramic bakeware is giving traditional non-stick pans a run for their money. The smooth non-stick surface is one thing, but scratch-resistant and extra sturdy? That’s something that those traditional non-stick pans just don’t have.
Ceramic Baking Pans vs Regular Non-Stick
I do my research very well — trust me, I wasn’t going to simply buy something and spend money on it if it wasn’t half as decent as I thought it would be, and besides, you’re probably guilty of that too if you’re reading this review.
I recently stumbled upon a certain video review on YouTube. It was a fairly simple review. Two people baking a cake, but one of them used a ceramic baking pan and the other used a regular non-stick pan. There wasn’t much difference in the process of baking the cake, but it all changed once it was time to take it out of the pan.
We’re all familiar with the process of removing the cake. Once the pan is cool, you can flip the pan and let the cake drop on the plate. With the ceramic pan, it plopped out smoothly and required only one wiggle, but I can’t say the same thing about the non-stick one since it required one go-around with the knife before it settled on the plate.
Aside from that, there were chunks of cake found at the bottom of the non-stick, which means those chunks stuck… so I’m not really sure if we’re supposed to still call them non-stick. That made me lean more on getting myself a ceramic bakeware set.
Easier to Clean
Here’s the thing about the ceramic kitchenware, or even that covered ceramic bakeware you’ve been eyeing: they’re really easy to clean. I feel like that was the main selling point that had me sold on this product because, well, I like cooking and baking, but please don’t assign me the dishwashing.
If it means that I don’t have to stay in the kitchen all night trying to scrub pans or bakeware or any other cooking ware that I’ve used that day back to a gleaming clean look, then here, take my money and give me one.
So, if you’re like me and you’re not a fan of dishwashing and scrubbing that pan until you can see your reflection, then do yourself a favor and get yourself ceramic kitchenware.
Hybrid
So, you may have encountered this while you’ve done your research on ceramic bakewares or you may have not. Either way, I want to enlighten you on what hybrid ceramic bakeware is and whether or not purchasing one is a good choice.
“Hybrid ceramic” bakeware is a term used by two brands, Silverstone and Farberware, both owned by Meyer. A non-stick ceramic coating is applied to their bakeware, hence the term hybrid. It’s composed of a coating of ceramic blended with silicone base to ensure that no chip or cracks happen.
This is almost the same as traditional non-stick pan and also involves silicone polyester with the ceramic coating, and since it’s ceramic, it’s also PFOA and PTFE-free. So, if you’re considering this option of bakeware, then it’s almost just as good as buying yourself a piece of good old ceramic bakeware.
How to Look After Your Ceramic Bakeware
As easily cleaned as these dishes are, sometimes something bad just happens to them and you’re unsure how you’re supposed to get rid of the mess.
Don’t worry; there’s an easy way to clean the mess.
Baking Soda for Ceramic Cookware
Baking soda is such a lifesaver, and not everyone has realized this. Simply add two tablespoons of baking soda for each quart of water and allow baking soda to do its cleaning miracle. Simply add the two together, heat it up a little bit, stir slowly until it simmers, and then remove it from the heat. Clean it up the normal way and you’re good to go.
Cast Iron Spots for Ceramic Interior
Distilled clear vinegar and baking soda has always such a saving grace for home-cookers. Add a quart of water, a fourth cup of vinegar, and two teaspoons of baking soda into the damaged cookware and heat it up until it simmers. Let it cool and then wash it and do this several times until it’s clean again.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for the right cookware or bakeware to add to your kitchen, then ceramics might just be the thing you’re looking for. It sure was for me. After all the struggles I had with the usual and traditional kitchenware that I’ve been using for the majority of my home-cooking life, ceramics bakeware became my saving grace.
Hopefully I’ve helped you with your dilemma. Always remember that us home-cookers have to stick together, traditional non-stick fans or ceramic bakeware users alike.
