PanSpanPie Tins Disposable
Which disposable pie tins should I choose for baking several pies and taking them to a gathering?
For most home bakers, I’d choose the NoCry pans: their curled lip supports the crust, and their 8.5-inch inner rim makes it easier to match a familiar 9-inch recipe. For a big holiday batch, Fig & Leaf is the heavy-duty option with 60 pans; for an occasional pie, Waytiffer keeps the commitment smaller with a 10-pack. None of these is a substitute for a truly deep-dish pan, so check depth as well as the rim size if your recipe has a particularly generous filling.
#1 · NoCry
NoCry Premium Disposable Pie Pans 9 Inch (50 Pack) — Foil Aluminum Tins with Curl Lip for Baking Delicious Tarts or Crispy Pastry Crusts — Lightweight Yet Sturdy — Even Heat Distribution
Choose these for standard 9-inch pies when you want a curled rim to help support the crust and a clear distinction between the outer and inner measurements. They’re my all-around pick for baking, sharing, or freezing pies.
#2 · Fig & Leaf
Fig & Leaf (60 Pack) Premium 9-Inch Pie Pans l Disposable Aluminum Foil l Heavy-Duty l Tin Plates for Tart Quiche Pies
Choose Fig & Leaf for a holiday bake, fundraiser, or other occasion where you’ll make a lot of pies and want a heavy-duty pan with a full-curl lip. The 60-pan pack is the most practical fit for batch baking.
#3 · Waytiffer
Waytiffer 9" Pie Pans (10pack) - Disposable Aluminum Foil Pie Tins,Heavy-duty, Baking Tin Plates, Standard Size
Choose Waytiffer when you need just a handful of foil pans for a family gathering or a few pies to give away. They’re heavy-duty and suit pies, quiches, and tarts.
#4 · HFA
Handi-Foil 10" (Actual Top-Out 9-5/8 Inches - Top-In 8-3/4 Inches) Aluminum Foil Pie Pan - Disposable Baking Tin Plates (Pack of 50)
Choose Handi-Foil when your recipe calls for a slightly wider pan than a standard 9-inch pie tin. Its stated measurements clarify the actual rim and bottom size, and its waffle-patterned bottom is intended to add sturdiness.
#5 · Spare Essentials
9" Aluminum Foil Pie Tins (25 Pack), Disposable Aluminum Pie Pans, Foil Pans for Baking, Cooking, Freezer Safe, Round Foil Pans, Foil Plates Perfect for Quiche, Tarts, Pies, & Takeout Spare Essentials
Choose Spare Essentials for straightforward pies, quiches, or tarts when you want a basic round foil pan for baking and sharing. It’s the simple, no-frills alternative in this group.
Will a “9-inch” pan fit my pie recipe?
Check whether the recipe means the outside rim or the usable interior: those measurements are not the same. NoCry has a 9-inch outer rim and an 8.5-inch inner rim, so it’s the easiest match for a standard 9-inch recipe. Handi-Foil’s top is wider than a standard 9-inch pan, but its inner rim is 8¾ inches; choose it when that extra rim width suits your recipe, not because the label alone sounds larger.
Are these sturdy enough for a heavy pie?
Foil pans flex more easily than glass or ceramic, especially when they’re full of wet fruit filling. Fig & Leaf and NoCry are the picks I’d favor for added rim support: Fig & Leaf is described as heavy-duty with a full-curl lip, while NoCry’s outward-curling lip is designed to support the crust. Whichever you use, set the empty pan on a rimmed baking sheet before filling it and carry the sheet, not the pan’s foil rim.
Do I need an extra-deep tin for Thanksgiving pies?
A 9-inch rim does not tell you how deep the pan is. NoCry is 1¼ inches high, and Handi-Foil has a vertical depth of 1-7/32 inches, so neither is a clear choice for an unusually deep filling. For a deep-dish recipe, match the pan’s actual depth to the recipe rather than relying on the diameter.
Which pack makes sense for baking several pies?
For a large batch, Fig & Leaf’s 60 pans are the straightforward choice. NoCry’s 50-pack is another good option if the curled rim and stated 9-inch recipe fit matter more to you. If you’re only baking a few pies, Waytiffer’s 10-pack avoids storing a larger stack of pans.
How they compare
Which one is yours
NoCry: You want the most clearly measured standard 9-inch option, with a curled lip to support the crust.
Fig & Leaf: You’re baking for a holiday, fundraiser, or gathering and want a heavy-duty pan in a large batch.
Waytiffer: You only need a small stack for a few pies, quiches, or tarts.
HFA: Your recipe suits a wider-than-standard rim and you want the actual top and inner measurements spelled out.
Spare Essentials: You want a basic foil pan for everyday pies, quiches, or sharing.
You will also want
For flexible foil pans, the most useful extras are the ones that help you handle hot pies securely and cool them without lifting a full tin by its rim.
KITCHENAID Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt 2-Pack Set, 7.5"x13", Blue Willow
Oven mitts make it easier to move the baking sheet supporting a hot, filled pie.
3 Tier Stackable Cooling Rack for Batch Cooling, 15.8"x 10"-Black | Heavy Duty, Stainless Steel Wire Rack, For Cookie, Pizza, Cake, Cooking and Baking, Oven and Dishwasher Safe
A cooling rack gives pies a place to cool with air circulating underneath, while the baking sheet remains available for the next batch.
Questions buyers ask
Do foil pie pans need a baking sheet?
I recommend one, especially for a full pie: a thin foil pan can flex when you lift it, and a sheet makes it much easier to move safely. Put the empty pan on the sheet before filling it, then carry the sheet to and from the oven.
How do I stop a disposable pie tin from buckling?
Support it from underneath instead of lifting it by the rim. Set it on a sturdy baking sheet before adding filling, and keep it on that sheet while moving the pie. For a particularly heavy filling, nesting two foil pans together adds support.
How can I avoid a soggy bottom crust in a foil pan?
A foil pan alone won’t guarantee a crisp bottom. Follow the recipe’s instructions for blind-baking or preheating a baking sheet, and avoid adding warm filling to an unbaked crust unless the recipe calls for it. Keeping the pie supported on a sheet also helps you handle it without disturbing the crust.
Are these deep-dish pie tins?
They’re not clear extra-deep picks. NoCry states a height of 1¼ inches, and Handi-Foil gives a depth of 1-7/32 inches; don’t assume that a 9-inch rim means a deep pan. For a very full fruit pie, match the pan depth to the recipe.
How should I transport a meringue or cream pie?
Cool the pie completely, then transport it on a flat, rigid base in a carrier with enough headroom that the topping won’t touch the cover. A loose foil tent can protect the pie briefly, but it can crush a tall topping if it rests against the meringue.
Should I look for a pan with a plastic dome lid?
A tall dome is useful for meringue and other delicate toppings, but it needs to clear the pie without pressing on it. Choose a separate rigid carrier or a cover sized to your pan and pie; don’t rely on the foil rim alone to protect a tall topping.