Makes a wonderful engagement, wedding or anniversary present, especially if stuck for something to get for a RUBY celebration!
COLOUR : CERISE - graded shades of red, generally darker at bottom and edges, with cream interior.
It is a deep-heart, lidded casserole dish in STONEWARE, which arrives in a sturdy box, measuring around 30 cm x 16 cm x 28.5 cm.
All measurements approximate based on my own dish:-
* The external base measures 19.5 cm widest and 17.5 cm longest, gently flaring out to 29.5 cm widest across the heart and 28 cm at the longest
* Beautifully deep without the lid on around 8.5 cm
* The 2 cm wide rim makes lifting easy, and a large, chunky knob adds another 2 cm to the overall height
* Capacity : 2.4L / 2.5Q
Le Creuset embossed base and lid.
Quite a heavyweight, even when empty and does need a fair bit of storage space, really, but I tend to put mine back in its box for safe keeping in the cupboard, waiting for that next romantic occasion to present!
Although, being of such a great size, any excuse will do! Brightening any day, the simplest oven-baked recipe is transformed when presented in this!
I have used mine for all sorts:- pasta dishes, casseroles and baked desserts, including a chocolate 'surprise' sponge cake.
Even simply serving a mixed fruit salad into individual
heart-shaped ramekins, from this dish, is guaranteed to liven up the dullest of dinner parties!
As with all my dishes, I tend to fill it with hot, soapy water and allow it to stand for around 15 minutes then give it a rub over with a plastic brush. All the baked-on remains of that rich Guinness casserole simply vanish!
Dishwasher safe, space permitting, and comes out looking like new every time, with no noticeable fading to the colour over time.
Le Creuset embossed : external base and lid.
The box incorporates the regular multi-lingual STONEWARE use and care instructions, including:-
* Suitable for use in the oven up to 260°C / 500°F & under the Grill/Broiler
* Microwave/Freezer and Dishwasher safe
* Easy clean enamelled scratch resistant surface
* Totally hygienic cooking surface will not absorb odours or flavours
* Strong and durable. Resists staining, chipping and cracking
* Easy to hold sure grip handles, knobs and rims
Due to the unglazed exterior base, LE CREUSET STONEWARE pieces cannot be used on a stovetop burner or any other direct heat source.
Can tolerate temperature of -18°C / -65° F, but allow the dish and contents to heat up from cold with the oven.
5 year limited guarantee (proof of purchase required, to claim)
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EDIT : JUNE 2011
Also now available in the equally stunning NEW COLOUR of:-
CASSIS & CREAM....along with the timeless and traditional
VOLCANIC ORANGE