de Buyer Tart Ring

The perforations allow air to circulate freely around the crust during baking. This ensures the pastry cooks evenly, resulting in a consistently crisp, golden-brown edge without the risk of a soggy bottom.

No, this is a bottomless ring. You place it directly onto a flat baking sheet or a perforated silicone mat, which allows the heat to reach the bottom of the crust directly for a better bake.

Not at all. The ring is made from flexible stainless steel, which allows you to gently pull the ring away from the pastry once it has cooled slightly. Because there is no nonstick coating to wear off, you don't have to worry about chemical flakes in your food.

Absolutely. While it is designed for tarts and quiches, the ring is excellent for shaping shortbread, molding mousse cakes, or even cutting perfectly round layers of sponge cake.

While the stainless steel is smooth, it is best practice to lightly grease the interior of the ring with butter or a nonstick spray before pressing your dough in. This ensures a clean release every time.