Danica
Stoneware Mini Casserole
Danica Stoneware Mini Casserole is a small, individual-sized baking dish made of glazed stoneware with a glossy speckled black finish. It is designed for preparing and serving gratins, desserts, or side dishes, transitioning from oven to table. This lidded casserole has a 473 ml (16 oz.) fill capacity, measures 3.75'' (9.5 cm) in diameter by 3.5'' (8.75 cm) tall, and is dishwasher and microwave safe, as well as oven safe up to 200°C (400°F).
- Material
- Stoneware
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Ramekins & Souffle Dishes
Size
Specifications
Individual stoneware casserole dish for gratins, desserts, or side dishes. Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Glazed finish, oven-to-table design, 473 ml capacity.
- Material
- Stoneware
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Ramekins & Souffle Dishes
Additional Attributes
- individual size
- oven-to-table
- glazed finish
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- oven safe
- 473 ml capacity
Product Insights
The Danica Stoneware Mini Casserole is an affordable 16-oz single-serve baker that doubles the volume of standard mini cocottes for layered meals, available in three colors. Its 100% stoneware delivers even browning, heat retention, and non-stick release in the oven (up to 400°F), microwave, and dishwasher. At $15—one-tenth the cost of premium cocottes—it supports eight classic recipes but requires hand-washing and gradual cooling, avoiding broiler and temperature shocks.
Verified claims
- Value
- At $15, this mini casserole costs one-tenth of a premium cocotte while holding double the volume.
- Convenience
- Oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe; glazed finish releases baked-on food easily.
- Heat performance
- Oven-safe to 400°F; stoneware retains heat for warm meals.
- Standout recipes
- Individual gratins, oeufs cocotte, fruit crumbles, and single-serving deep-dish cookies bake at up to 400°F.
- Baking performance
- 100% stoneware delivers even browning, heat retention, and non-stick release for better baking.
- Care and color
- Available in Black, White, and Red; oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe.
- Browning
- Baking with the lid off produces an even caramelized crust on gratins and cobblers.
- Heat safety
- Not broiler-safe; cool gradually on a trivet to prevent thermal shock.
- Portion size
- 16 oz capacity doubles standard 8 oz mini cocotte volume for layered single-serve meals.
- Cooking versatility
- Oven-safe to 400°F and microwave-safe for fridge-to-oven leftover reheating.
- Even heating
- Even heat distribution prevents burned edges and ensures uniform tops.
- Heat retention
- Stoneware's thermal mass keeps food warm long after baking.
- Safety and care
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe; avoid broiler and rapid temperature shifts to prevent damage.
- Heat limits
- The dish is oven-safe up to 200°C but not for direct heat or rapid temperature changes.
- Recipe suitability
- Bakes gratins, custards, and fruit crumbles; not for high-heat roasts or broiler.
- Usage warnings
- Avoid broiler, stovetop, and sudden temperature changes; sustained heat above 400°F damages glaze.
- Triple-safe
- Bakes at 400°F, reheats in microwave, and is dishwasher-safe.
- Cleaning
- Glazed surface releases food easily; hand-wash to preserve finish; cool slowly to avoid cracking.
- Brand story
- Danica at Simons Maison; three colors one price; costs ~90% less than cast iron.
- Functionality
- Includes a lid with a knob and two loop handles; safe in oven, microwave, and dishwasher; stoneware stays warm; 16 oz capacity doubles standard mini cocotte.
- Oven-to-table
- Oven-to-table design lets the dish go from baking to serving, and the glazed finish integrates color into the table setting.
- Side dishes
- The 400°F maximum suits individual side dishes like baked mac and cheese and potato gratins.
Product record
- Title
- Stoneware Mini Casserole
- Brand
- Danica
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Individual gratins and baked desserts, oven to table
This individual-sized stoneware casserole is made for single servings of comforting recipes like gratins, desserts, or side dishes, going elegantly from oven to table. It holds 473 ml (16 oz.), is oven safe up to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and is dishwasher and microwave safe.[1]
Individual servings from oven to table
Bake comforting individual portions like gratins, desserts or side dishes in this mini stoneware casserole and serve it straight from the oven to the table. It's oven safe up to 400 F (200 C), and cleanup is easy since it's dishwasher and microwave safe.[1]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A small round lidded stoneware casserole in glossy black with fine white speckling, two short horizontal handles, and a rounded knob on the lid; the piece sits flush on its circular base.
- Overall shapeCylindrical body with a flat base and slightly rounded sides supporting a shallow domed lid with a central mushroom-shaped knob.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - HandlesTwo short horizontal looped handles integrated into the rim on opposite sides, each with an oval finger opening.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.35 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.35 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Lid knobRounded mushroom-style knob centered on the lid with a glossy finish and visible highlights.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss glazed surface with fine contrasting white speckled flecks evenly distributed over the black glaze.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Base contactStraight vertical lower wall transitions to a flat base that sits flush; small visible shadow under the rim where it contacts the trivet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.59 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a round wooden trivet placed on a textured off-white cloth, with a wooden tabletop and neutral wall background; soft directional lighting from above-left creates mild highlights and soft shadows.
- Trivet propCircular wooden trivet with concentric carved grooves directly beneath the casserole, visible as a prop and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Surface and backgroundTextured off-white woven cloth under the trivet and a medium-toned wooden tabletop behind, with a smooth neutral-colored wall in the upper background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left yields glossy highlights on the lid and knob and a soft shadow cast rightward and downward.
- Shot compositionCentered product framing with slight downward camera angle showing lid and handles; image shows full product and surrounding props.
Colors
gloss black· main body and lid#0E0D0Cbright white speckles· speckled flecks- Overall shapeCylindrical body with a flat base and slightly rounded sides supporting a shallow domed lid with a central mushroom-shaped knob.
- 02
Product
A glossy black speckled stoneware mini casserole pot shown with its round lid removed and placed nearby; the pot has two short loop handles and a rounded interior base.
- Body shapeCylindrical stoneware pot with straight vertical sides and a smoothly rounded interior base visible from above.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (medium) - HandlesTwo short oval loop handles projecting horizontally from opposite sides of the rim; each handle has an elongated oval opening.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lid - overallDetached circular lid with a low domed profile and a central round knob handle, positioned to the lower left of the pot.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high) - Lid knobShort cylindrical knob with rounded top centered on the lid surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss black glaze densely freckled with small irregular white or light gray speckles across both pot and lid.
- Rim detailRounded rim with continuous glossy glaze and no visible metal trim; slight inner lip visible from top view.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product is photographed on a textured cream waffle cloth placed on a wooden surface with soft directional lighting from top right, producing gentle highlights and soft shadows.
- Background and surfaceCream-colored waffle-weave textile covering most of the frame, with a narrow strip of medium-tone wood visible at the top and bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft directional light from the top-right producing glossy highlights on the pot rim and lid and soft diffuse shadows to the lower-left of objects.
- Shot compositionTop-down angled view showing the pot slightly rotated toward the camera and the lid placed in the foreground lower-left; image is portrait oriented.
Colors
gloss speckled black· body and lid#0D0D0E- Body shapeCylindrical stoneware pot with straight vertical sides and a smoothly rounded interior base visible from above.