Emile Henry Cheese Baker Grand Cru - ø 15 cm / 550 ml
French craftsmanship since 1850, artisan-made in Burgundy
Superior heat conduction Exclusive HR® ceramic distributes heat evenly for perfect cooking results
Suitable for oven, microwave and dishwasher
Forget those awkward aluminium containers or endless stirring for cheese fondue: with the Emile Henry Cheese Baker Grand Cru, you can serve a melting, creamy camembert or brie in under twenty minutes. Simply place it in the oven with the lid on - and serve. This is the kind of dish that leaves everyone at the table speechless, while you hardly lift a finger.
Why this cheese baker is a game changer
- Melted cheese as a dip, effortlessly - Just place your camembert or brie inside, put the lid on, turn on the oven. Done. No fuss, no mess, no failed melting attempts.
- The lid does all the work - The closure traps heat, flavours, and aromas, ensuring the cheese remains gooey and full of flavour inside - never dried out or crusty.
- From oven to table - The ceramic keeps the cheese warm for a long time, allowing you to enjoy without having to rush to break the bread.
- Mini fondue for two - Perfect for an intimate evening or a small starter that makes a big impression.
- Scratch and impact-resistant glazed surface - You can cut into it with a metal knife without damaging the dish. Now that's practical.
- Suitable for oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher - Maximum flexibility, minimal hassle.
How to make it - and impress
The recipe is simpler than you think. Place the cheese in the dish - a ripe camembert, a creamy brie, or goat cheese all work perfectly. Cut a cross on the top, add your garnish: a drizzle of honey and some walnuts for a sweet touch, or garlic, thyme, and olive oil if you prefer savoury. Put the lid on the cheese baker and slide it into the oven at 180-200 °C. After about fifteen to twenty minutes, the cheese will be fully melted inside, and your kitchen will smell like France. Serve directly at the table with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Want something more adventurous? Use the cheese baker as a mini raclette or fondue for two. Melt a piece of Gruyère or Comté in it, add a splash of white wine, and you have a spontaneous cheese party without the fuss. This is exactly the kind of moment you'll be talking about later.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Prepare the cheese baker the night before - cheese inside, garnishes on top, lid closed, in the fridge. This way, you can take it out just before eating and slide it straight into the oven. Even less stress, even more enjoyment.
HR ceramic from Burgundy - over 170 years of craftsmanship
Emile Henry has been making ceramics since 1850 in Marcigny, right in Burgundy. Not outsourced, not made elsewhere - just in the same workshop, from the same natural Burgundy clay. The result is the renowned HR ceramic (High Resistance): a material that distributes heat exceptionally evenly and retains that heat for a long time. That's exactly why your cheese melts inside without burning on the outside.
The glazed surface is not only beautiful to look at in that deep, warm Grand Cru red shade - it is also incredibly functional. Scratch-resistant, impact-resistant, and resistant to metal cutlery. Each piece is hand-finished and personally checked before it leaves the workshop. That's not just marketing talk; that's how Emile Henry has worked for over a century and a half.
Added benefit: the cheese baker is heat resistant up to 270 °C and can go in the freezer and dishwasher without complaint. A ten-year guarantee underscores what this ceramic proves in practice: this is a long-term investment.
A dish that also shines on the table
Sometimes you buy something for its function, and the design comes as a pleasant surprise. With the Emile Henry Cheese Baker Grand Cru, it's the other way around. The deep, wine-red Grand Cru colour looks so good on the table that you almost don't want to put it away. Sleek, French, tasteful - but without a hint of pretension. Place it on a wooden board, next to some grapes and a good glass of wine, and it instantly feels like a culinary moment. Even if the cheese is nearly gone.
The size is just right: with an inner diameter of 15 cm, a standard camembert (250 grams) fits perfectly inside, with enough room for your garnishes. Not too big, not too small - just the right size for a starter or a shared snack.
Specifications
- Brand: Emile Henry
- Type: Cheese baker with lid
- Colour: Grand Cru (red)
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 17.5 x 10 cm
- Inner diameter: 15 cm
- Capacity: 550 ml
- Height: 100 mm
- Weight: 1.08 kg
- Material: HR ceramic (High Resistance)
- Country of origin: France (Burgundy)
- Heat resistant up to: 270 °C
- Oven safe: Yes
- Microwave safe: Yes
- Freezer safe: Yes
- Dishwasher safe: Yes
- Suitable for BBQ: No
- Includes lid: Yes
- Warranty: 10 years
In the packaging
- Emile Henry Cheese Baker Grand Cru - ø 15 cm / 550 ml
- Matching lid
Melting cheese has never been so tasty, so simple, and so beautiful to serve. The Emile Henry Cheese Baker Grand Cru is the answer for any occasion when you want to put something special on the table - without needing a whole recipe. Add it to your kitchen and discover how much joy lies in a dish with a lid.
