Pavocake BASKET Silicone Mold - Ø180mm | Pavoni Italia
Signature woven wicker basket design with twisted rope edge - The perfect rustic dessert
Celebrate nature and indulgence with the Pavocake BASKET by Pavoni Italia, a poetic creation that transforms your desserts into charming authentic wicker baskets. This enchanting design reproduces with striking realism the delicate interlaced weaving of a traditional wicker basket, enhanced by an exceptionally fine twisted rope edge. A true invitation to spring picnics, Easter egg hunts, and countryside escapes, this mold instantly evokes the sweetness of bucolic family moments.
Its flat surface recessed at the edge creates a generous natural setting allowing the dessert to be abundantly filled with wild berries, chocolate Easter eggs, or spring decorations, turning each creation into a true edible rustic scene.
Professional Pavoni platinum silicone dessert mold, ensuring perfect reproduction of the complex textile relief, flawless unmolding, and generous 900ml volume for sophisticated 6-8 serving creations to share.
Signature basket weave effect design
Traditional craftsmanship translated into modern pastry
The Pavocake BASKET excels in the art of pastry trompe-l'œil. This iconic design captures with millimetric precision the complexity of wicker weaving, creating a spectacular three-dimensional texture that instantly evokes the authenticity of traditional craftsmanship.
Features of the woven basket relief:
- Realistic interlaced weaving: Faithful reproduction of the crossed pattern characteristic of artisanal wicker all around
- Twisted rope edge: Delicate finish evoking the traditional border of authentic baskets
- Pronounced textile relief: Depth of the weave creating plays of shadow and light for an ultra-realistic effect
- Generous central cavity: Recessed flat surface allowing abundant filling without overflow
This structure immediately evokes rustic traditions, spring harvests, and outdoor gatherings, turning each dessert into a celebration of nature and the seasons.
Professional technical specifications
Dimensions and capacity
Entremet mold:
- Diameter: 180mm (format for 6-8 generous servings)
- Height: 48mm (ideal depth for complex assemblies)
- Volume: Approximately 900ml
- Format: Woven basket with twisted rim and central cavity
- Recommended servings: 6-8 people depending on slicing
- Collection: Pavocake Bucolic - Pavoni Italia
Pavocake Platinum material
High-performance food-grade silicone:
- Grade: Platinum (medical and food quality)
- Thermal resistance: -40°C to +280°C
- Certification: Food contact CE, FDA
- Properties: Natural non-stick, ultra-fine weaving detail reproduction, perfect release of complex reliefs, even baking
Professional applications
Easter and spring entremets
Seasonal thematic creations:
- Classic Easter Basket: White chocolate mousse + cavity filled with miniature chocolate eggs, chocolate shavings, and edible straw
- Spring Garden: Vanilla bavarois + fresh red fruits artistically arranged evoking a rustic harvest
- Gourmet Egg Hunter: Praline entremet + sugar egg and edible flower decoration
- Rustic Wild Berries: Mascarpone mousse + cavity generously filled with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries
Event variations:
- Sweet Picnic Basket: Composed entremet evoking a portable dessert with seasonal fruits
- Summer Harvest: Apricot mousse + yellow and red fruits for a colorful summer palette
- Gourmet Autumn: Chestnut mousse + figs, grapes, and walnuts decoration for harvest theme
- Festive Winter: Chestnut mousse + chocolate and gold decoration for winter sophistication
Reimagined tartlets in entremet format
Modern architecture:
- Rustic Fruit Tart: Shortcrust base + light pastry cream + fresh fruits in a shell
- Bucolic Cheesecake: Quark mousse + red fruit compote + generous decoration
- Strawberry Basket Cake: Mousseline cream and fresh strawberries arranged in a generous dome
- Revisited Black Forest: Chocolate mousse + amarena cherries and shavings in the cavity
Professional instructions
Inverted assembly technique (recommended)
Method for perfect relief:
- Mold preparation: Place on a rigid tray, no greasing needed
- First mousse layer: Pipe generously on the bottom and walls, emphasizing the woven relief to avoid air bubbles (300-350g)
- Central insert: Place frozen insert in the center (14-15cm diameter recommended)
- Additional mousse: Add up to the flat surface level (350-400g)
- Optional biscuit: 16cm disc to close the entremet according to recipe
- Finalizing: Mousse filled to the brim, careful smoothing
- Freezing: Minimum 8-10h at -18°C for perfect unmolding of the complex weave
Unmolding and signature finishing
Technique revealing the basket design:
- Unmolding: Turn the frozen mold onto a 20cm drum, gently peel off the silicone
- Wicker effect finishing (essential): Spray light brown, beige, or chocolate velvet spray on the frozen entremet for an ultra-realistic basket weave effect
- Cavity filling: Generously arrange fresh fruit, ganaches, or decorations (150-250g)
- Final decoration: Create the harvest basket effect with abundance slightly overflowing the edge
Central cavity finishing ideas
Rustic fruit toppings
- Red fruit basket: 200-250g of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries arranged generously as shown
- Summer harvest: Apricots, peaches, cherries for a yellow-orange-red palette
- Gourmet autumn: Fresh figs, grapes, walnuts for a harvest theme
- Traditional Easter: Mini chocolate eggs, colorful fritures, edible straw
Creamy fillings and ganaches
- Vanilla diplomat cream: Classic base topped with fruit for timeless elegance
- Whipped ganache: White, milk, or dark chocolate piped in generous rosettes
- Mascarpone whipped cream: Italian lightness to contrast with tart fruits
- Light mousse: Passion fruit, lemon, or raspberry
Basket relief effects
- Natural velvet spray: Brown, beige, or caramel for authentic wicker effect (essential technique)
- Airbrush: To shade the weave’s recesses and enhance depth
- Wood coloring: Gradients with Colour Mill dyes evoking natural basketry
- Matte finish: Preserve the textile look of the weave without shine for maximum realism
Care and maintenance
Cleaning the complex relief
- Warm soapy water with a very soft sponge to preserve fine weaving details
- Thorough rinsing between intertwined reliefs to remove all residues
- Complete drying before storage to prevent mold in crevices
- Dishwasher safe but manual cleaning recommended for optimal longevity
Professional storage
- Store flat in a dry, ventilated place without crushing the relief
- Never fold to preserve the complexity of the weave
- Protection against sharp or abrasive objects
Durability: Designed for thousands of uses in a professional environment.
Frequently asked questions for professionals
Does the woven relief unmold without damage?
Perfectly, provided the entremet is fully frozen. The flexibility of platinum silicone ensures complete reproduction of the complex weave, preserving even the finest intersections.
How much fruit to fill the cavity?
150-250g depending on the type of fruit and desired effect. The generous cavity allows for a plentiful presentation evoking an authentic rustic harvest basket.
Is the velvet spray mandatory?
Highly recommended for the realistic effect. A light brown, beige, or chocolate velvet spray gives an ultra-authentic "wicker" look impossible to achieve otherwise.
Can you bake directly in the mold?
Yes, heat resistant up to 280°C. Perfect for thick tart bases, cakes, or sponge cakes that will take the shape of the basket.
Ideal usage period?
Especially suitable for Easter, spring, and summer, but versatile year-round for rustic events, countryside weddings, or nature-themed occasions.
Entremet mold Ø18cm • Signature woven wicker basket design • Pavocake Bucolic Collection • Pavoni Platinum Silicone • 48mm height • 900ml volume • Twisted rim • 6-8 servings • -40°C to +280°C • Made in Italy
