CRISTEL USA Bain-Marie Insert stainless steel cookware with brushed finish
Bain-Marie Insert

Vendor:CRISTEL USA

Bain-Marie Insert

$120.99

The Bain-Marie Insert by CRISTEL USA is crafted from stainless steel 18/10 with a brushed finish. Designed to fit CRISTEL® saucepans and saute pans of matching diameters (5.5" or 8"), it offers a stable cooking surface for delicate preparations. Its detachable handle allows safe transport from stovetop to oven or table but should be removed during cooking to preserve the mechanism. This insert supports gentle cooking methods essential for sauces, chocolate melting, and reheating.

  • Made of stainless steel 18/10 with brushed finish
  • Available in 1 qt (5.5" diameter) and 3 qt (8" diameter) sizes
  • Fits CRISTEL® cookware of matching diameter
  • Detachable handle sold separately, designed for maneuvering but not cooking
  • Ideal for delicate heating tasks like sabayons and melting chocolate
Capacity
Capacity: Small (1.0 Qt.)

Stainless Steel Cooking Insert

Bain-Marie Insert by CRISTEL USA

Precise Details and Fit

Stainless Steel with Detachable Handle Option

Material
Stainless steel 18/10
Finish
Brushed
Sizes
Small (1.0 Qt.) with 5.5" diameter, Plus (3.0 Qt.) with 8" diameter
Handles
Detachable, sold separately
Compatibility
Fits CRISTEL® saucepans and saute pans with matching diameter
Made in France
Certified BV Cert. 6019453

What arrives

One stainless steel Bain-Marie Insert (handle sold separately)

Designed for CRISTEL® Cookware

Fits Saucepans and Saute Pans of Corresponding Size

Insert into CRISTEL® saucepan of matching diameter. Attach detachable handle as needed for transport but remove it while cooking.

Shipping and Returns

Supplier Shipping and Return Policies

Multiple Supplier Rates Displayed at Checkout

Shipping rates vary and are displayed at checkout. Label created by supplier within 2 days.

30 Day Returns • No Label or Restocking Fees

30-day return period with no label or restocking fees according to supplier policy.
CRISTEL USA Bain-Marie Insert stainless steel cookware with brushed finish

Quiet heat, patient hands

CRISTEL Bain-Marie Insert in brushed stainless steel—soft curves, steady purpose. Handles detach when the moment calls for movement.

On the back burner

Where sauces learn to speak softly

Gentle by design

Recipes that split, scorch, or seize need steady calm. The CRISTEL Bain-Marie Insert rests over simmering water, creating the low, even warmth sabayon, Béarnaise, Hollandaise, and chocolate ask for. Available in 1 qt (5.5" diameter) and 3 qt (8" diameter), it nests into CRISTEL saucepans and sauté pans of the same size for a stable fit.

The result

In the rhythm of a weeknight or a long Sunday, reliability changes the mood of the kitchen. Stainless steel 18/10 keeps flavors clean and washes up easily, so you return to the table without a trail of worry. Detachable handles move cookware from stovetop to oven or table, then step aside while you cook.

For the cook who lingers

Someone who builds sauces from scratch and wants a stable, size-matched insert that fits CRISTEL pans and treats fragile preparations with care.

In daily practice

Set the insert into a matching-diameter CRISTEL saucepan over gently simmering water to melt chocolate or whisk delicate sauces without scorching.
CRISTEL USA brand cover

About CRISTEL USA

French Craftsmanship for Over Two Centuries

Cristel is known for precise, French-made stainless-steel cookware and the Strate® removable-handle system that rethinks how cookware functions. Rooted in a Fesches-le-Châtel workshop and described as the world’s finest stainless-steel cookware, Cristel emphasizes craftsmanship, integrity, and thoughtful engineering. The company places the pursuit of excellence and a quality ethic at the heart of its values, both in the manufacturing of its products and in the working conditions of its collaborators. The brand focuses on durability and elegant performance: stainless pieces crafted for lasting use. Shoppers should care because Cristel pairs tested functionality with refined design—cookware designed to be used, preserved, and passed along, chosen by cooks who value materials and long-lived tools.
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Common Questions

Bain-Marie Insert FAQs

Which sizes are available?
Two: 1 quart with a 5.5-inch diameter, and 3 quarts with an 8-inch diameter.
What cookware does it fit?
It adapts to CRISTEL saucepans and sauté pans of the same diameter and is designed to remain stable in use.
Is the handle included?
No. Detachable handles are sold separately.
Can the handle stay on while heating?
Use the detachable handle to maneuver cookware, then remove it while cooking; prolonged heat can affect the detaching mechanism.
What is it made of and how does it affect taste?
It’s brushed stainless steel 18/10, which preserves the taste of your food and is easy to clean.