Half sphere mold — Paderno

The Half-sphere mould collection by Paderno brings together flexible food-grade silicone moulds and metal moulds dedicated to entremets, petits fours and spherical preparations. A full range extending the brand's Italian pastry expertise.

What makes the Half-sphere mould collection distinctive

Half-sphere moulds make two-piece assembled entremets, spherical petits fours, chocolate shells, individual mousses or Italian-style zuccotto moulds. Paderno offers various cavity counts and diameters, in flexible silicone or in metal.

• Flexible food-grade silicone for easy demoulding
• Metal versions (aluminium, 18/0 stainless steel) for traditional uses
• Cavities: from 5 to 24 half-spheres per tray depending on model

The most popular pieces in the Half-sphere mould collection

Silicone moulds share the orders depending on the cavity count sought.

• Flexible silicone mould — 6 half-spheres: AZ boutique best-seller, intermediate format for individual petits fours
• Flexible silicone mould — 15 half-spheres: high cavity count for a pastry batch
• Flexible silicone mould — 24 pomponette half-spheres: many small cavities for petits fours
• Flexible silicone mould — 8 half-spheres: versatile format for home use
• Zuccotto mould Ø 16 cm aluminium: individual mould for the classic Italian dessert
• Flexible silicone mould — 5 half-spheres: larger individual cavities
• Flexible silicone mould — 24 half-spheres: high number of small cavities
• Half-sphere mould Ø 12 cm 18/0 stainless steel: individual metal version for entremets assembly

Choosing within the Half-sphere mould collection

Silicone or metal: which to choose?

Food-grade silicone makes demoulding easy for delicate preparations (mousses, entremets, chocolates) and handles freezer and oven up to 220-260 °C depending on professional models. Metal (aluminium, stainless steel) is preferred for traditional zuccotto moulds, long oven bakes or classic assembly without quick demoulding.

How many cavities to choose?

For home use or small batches, 6 to 8 cavities are enough. For a pastry batch or volume service, choose 15 or 24 cavities. Pomponette-type 24-cavity moulds are dedicated to small petits fours (3-3.5 cm diameter), for sweet canapés and chocolate shells.

How do you use a half-sphere mould for an entremets?

For a spherical entremets, pour the preparation into two half-sphere cavities, freeze, demould, then assemble the two halves by briefly warming the edges to seal them. The silicone mould eases this step thanks to clean demoulding that preserves a perfect roundness.

Oven and freezer compatibility?

Paderno food-grade silicone handles the freezer (-40 °C) and the oven (around 260 °C depending on models). Check the exact model's sheet for the maximum temperature. Metal versions go in a standard oven; check the sheet for induction use (zuccotto moulds are rarely intended for the stove).

The Half-sphere mould collection on AZ boutique

Discover Paderno's half-sphere moulds on AZ boutique for entremets, petits fours and spherical preparations. Also found in our Half-sphere moulds section.