Can I bake in a plain glass votive cup?

[Claudia1]

I'm planning a dessert bar and want to make mini-sugar cream pies. I have plain glass votive cups and I'm assuming they would not break but don't want a mess in my new oven. The recipe I use is baked at 375 for 20 minutes.

Has anybody done this before?

 

[Cinnabunny]

I personally wouldn't risk using glass in an oven unless it was designed for it. It's not just the heat that could break it, it might shatter as it cools, or even afterwards when someone is eating out of it. Glass doesn't tend to do well with temperature changes.

However, if you really want to give it a try, could you do a test run with just a couple of them on a tray or something to catch any mess?

 

[Sadie22]

I have Pyrex custard cups. Mine are many years old. I assume they still make these.

 

[mnrose]

No way would I attempt that. They are NOT designed for baking unless they specifically say so. They could shatter during baking, and not in a good way.

 

[ronandannette]

Glass that is safe for heating and freezing is called "tempered"; it's what baking dishes are made out of. Your small (and I'm guessing inexpensive) votive glasses probably aren't. But the only way to know for sure is to try it - as a PP said. If the glass breaks it won't explode - it may crack into a bunch of pieces if over-stressed. I say it's worth a try if it's really important to you.

Do a trial run using several of the glasses on a larger pan with sides to catch any potential spills, making sure you have left plenty of room in them for expansion. Be sure to set them someplace safe - like maybe in your sink - while they cool because the contraction could be what does them in. If they make it that far I'd also handle them a little bit, similar to how your guests will once they are served.

 

[DennyCrane]

Maybe.

 

[Micca]

I'm planning a dessert bar and want to make mini-sugar cream pies. I have plain glass votive cups and I'm assuming they would not break but don't want a mess in my new oven. The recipe I use is baked at 375 for 20 minutes.

Has anybody done this before?

Sounds like a potential mess to me. Pretty sure you could get something appropriate at Walmart that wouldn't break the bank. While you're at it, please bake a dozen for me. My doctor has been encouraging me to increase the amount of sugar cream pies in my diet.

 

[Magpie]

I used to bake my marbles when I was a kid - they would get fine cracks running all through them and would look very nice. But they were also prone to breaking and falling apart if you tried to actually play with them afterward.

So, my answer is no... I think you'll end up with some very cracked votive cups, and you run the risk of them falling apart when you try to eat out of them. Even if they seem to come through without damage, I still wouldn't trust them. The marbles were cool, but I don't like mixing broken glass in with my food.

Heck, I've broken a few candlestick holders in my time, just by letting the flame burn down too far!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I would not serve food in a container that is not food safe and not made specifically for food storage

 

[Poohforyou]

Most dollar stores have pryrex type baking cups. they come in handy for all kinds of things. I also wouldn't cook/bake in something not meant for food.

 

[Lynne M]

You want something like this:

http://www.target.com/p/pyrex-original-10-oz-custard-cup-4-pack/-/A-10321782

Pyrex is oven-safe, freezer-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Unless you drop them, they'll last a lifetime.

 

[cords]

I would not serve food in a container that is not food safe and not made specifically for food storage

Especially if the glass contains any kind of lead like lead crystal.

I have painted candle holders. You bake to set the paint but it has always been recommended to never go higher than 275 degrees. I would never try anything at a higher temp especially not 100 degrees higher.

 

[Vijoge]

Can I bake in a plain glass votive cup?

DH (with the culinary arts degree) says "nope, don't do it"

 

[Claudia1]

Thanks, all! I will go a different direction.