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Tupperware Burgundy Pie Keeper, Classic Round Airtight Container, 12 in
Is the 12-inch Tupperware pie keeper the right choice for carrying and storing homemade pies?
Choose this Tupperware pie keeper for a regular-height pie or quiche when you want a reusable cover for the fridge, counter or potluck trip. Its top edge measures about 12 inches, but it tapers to about 11¼ inches at the bottom and is only about 2½ inches deep, so a wide fluted dish or tall meringue topping is a risky fit. The virtually airtight, liquid-tight seal helps keep baked goods covered and fresh, but it is not the same thing as a locking travel case. If you need a bag and multiple carriers, the two-pack alternatives make more sense.
From the Amazon listing
- ✓Measures approximately 12 inches diameter top edge to top edge, tapers slightly at the bottom to about 11 1/4 inchby about 2 1/2 inches deep
- ✓Dishwasher safe and BPA free
Will a deep-dish ceramic pie plate fit?
Check the widest part of the plate, including its fluted rim, against the keeper’s tapered footprint; the 12-inch measurement is at the top edge, not the bottom. I would not buy it for a large ceramic dish without measuring that dish first. A deep-dish pie can also sit higher than the keeper’s shallow profile comfortably allows, even if its plate fits across.
Is there enough room for meringue or whipped cream?
This is a low-profile pie keeper, not a tall domed carrier. At about 2½ inches deep, it is best for pies with a modest topping that does not rise much above the crust. For lemon meringue or a generously decorated pie, I would choose a taller carrier rather than risk brushing the topping against the lid.
Will the lid stay on in the car?
The seal is described as virtually airtight and liquid-tight, which is useful for covered storage, but those qualities do not guarantee a lid will stay shut through bumps and turns. Keep the keeper level on a flat surface and brace it so it cannot slide. If a snap-top lid and an insulated carry bag matter more than a simple storage keeper, choose one of the two-piece carrier sets instead.
Can it do more than carry pie?
Yes, as long as the food is low enough and fits its round base: think quiche, cheesecake, cookies or a flat cake. It is not a practical home for a tall layer cake, since the keeper is shallow. Hand-wash it if you want to be gentle with the seal; the keeper is also listed as dishwasher safe.
How they compare
A classic single pie keeper for low pies and quiches, with a snug seal and a clear-and-burgundy look.
Two snap-top pie carriers and an insulated bag make this the more outing-ready set.
A two-carrier set with an insulated tote for potlucks, picnics and carrying more than one dish.
Who it suits
This set is for the home baker who wants one reusable, easy-to-store keeper for ordinary pies and quiches, and values a covered container more than built-in carrying hardware. It is especially appealing if you are replacing a simple vintage-style pie keeper and can confirm your plate and topping fit its shallow, tapered shape.
What you give up
- The low profile rules it out for many tall toppings, and the tapered base makes the top-edge measurement a poor shortcut for judging a wide-rimmed pie plate.
- It is one keeper, not a two-carrier set with an insulated tote; for frequent potlucks, that extra carrying gear can be more useful than a simple covered container.
- A tight seal is welcome for storage, but do not treat it as proof of a locking lid for rough car travel. Keep the pie level and the keeper from sliding.
When another one is the better buy
2 Pack Pie Carrier with Lid & Insulated Food Carrying Case Bag - 12" Food Storage Containers for Pies, Cheesecake, Flan, Pizza, Tortilla & More: Choose the Lotus Fine Goods set if you regularly bring food to gatherings and want two carriers plus an insulated bag. Its snap-top lids also make it the stronger fit when you want a more travel-oriented closure, though you should still keep pies level.
Aufind 12" 2 Pack Pie Carrier with Lid and Insulated Food Carrying Case Bag, Reusable Food Storage Containers for Pies, Cheesecake, Pizza, Nuts Fruit: Choose the Aufind set if having two pie carriers and an insulated tote is the priority, especially for picnics, potlucks or carrying more than one dish. Its listed carrier size is about 11.81 by 2.78 inches, so check your pie plate’s shape and rim before counting on a fit.
Questions buyers ask
How do I know whether a wide-rimmed pie dish will fit?
Compare the dish’s actual outside width, including the rim, rather than relying on its nominal size; if it is close to the keeper’s narrower lower footprint, treat the fit as uncertain.
Is this a good pie carrier for a deep-dish ceramic pie plate?
A deep-dish plate is a cautious fit: assess the finished pie, not just the empty plate, and choose a roomier carrier if the dish or topping comes close to the cover.
How can I lift a heavy pie dish out without damaging the crust?
First make sure the dish fits, then lift it by supporting the dish itself from both sides rather than pulling up on the keeper lid. If the dish is too broad to get your fingers safely underneath, serve from the keeper or use a carrier designed around the dish rather than forcing it out.
Will the lid crush lemon meringue or other tall toppings?
Check the highest point of the topping against the available cover height before placing the pie inside; don’t estimate clearance from the crust alone.
Is the seal secure enough for car travel?
The keeper has a virtually airtight, liquid-tight seal, but that does not establish that it locks shut like a snap-top carrier. For a car ride, keep it flat, stop it sliding, and choose a snap-top set if lid retention is your main concern.
Can I use a pie keeper for cheesecake, cookies or cake?
Yes, if the food fits the round base and stays below the shallow lid. It works for low cheesecake or cookies laid flat, but it is not a good choice for a tall layer cake or bulky decorations.
Is this a sensible replacement for a vintage Tupperware pie taker?
It suits the same basic job: keeping a low pie covered for storage or a gathering. Before replacing a missing or cracked older carrier, compare the old dish and topping height with this one’s tapered footprint and shallow profile rather than assuming every pie taker fits alike.
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