Prevent empty pie shells from shrinking, bubbling and buckling during baking. Whether using frozen or homemade pie crust, they weigh down the bottom of the pie dough to help reduce shrinking and keep air bubbles from forming. The individual beads are easy to place and arrange as needed. Heat transfers evenly so crusts bake to a perfect golden brown. Blind bake pie crust, cool, and fill for classics like coconut cream pie, banana cream and chocolate cream pie, lemon meringue, strawberry rhubarb pie and more. Made from natural, food-safe ceramic stoneware to be strong, durable and reusable. Heat resistant to 480-degrees Fahrenheit. Includes convenient storage container.