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Norpro 3253 Tart Tamper - Dual-Sided Wooden Pastry Tool

$6.32 ~~Sale price$7.61you save $1.29~~

Key Features:

Dual-Ended Design: Features two working ends in a single tool -- a large end (1 5/8" diameter) and a small end (1 1/8" diameter) -- to accommodate different tart tin and mini muffin pan sizes with one compact tool.
Perfectly Sized for Mini Tart Pans: The larger end fits standard 24-cavity mini muffin and tart pans, pressing dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides in a single motion for consistent shell thickness throughout a full batch.
Speeds Up High-Volume Tart Production: Eliminates the need to hand-form each shell individually, dramatically reducing prep time when producing large quantities of tart shells, pecan tassies, cheesecake cups, or shortbread cups.
Solid Wood Construction: Turned from solid hardwood for a smooth, burr-free finish that is comfortable to grip and durable enough for repeated daily use in a professional baking environment.
6"/15cm Overall Length: Compact enough for precise control in small cavities while providing enough handle length for comfortable downward pressure during forming.
Easy Maintenance: Non-porous smooth wood surface releases dough cleanly when dusted lightly with flour; wipes clean with a damp cloth -- no soaking or dishwasher required.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of pastry applications including tart shells, pie crusts in individual pans, shortbread cups, and any recipe requiring a formed dough cavity.

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Norpro 3253 Tart Tamper - Dual-Sided Wooden Pastry Tool

$6.32~~$7.61~~

Detailed Description

The Norpro 3253 Tart Tamper is a solid wood tool designed to make quick work of forming uniform tart and pastry shells in mini muffin pans and tart tins. Featuring two differently sized ends on a single handle, it accommodates a range of standard tart pan and mini muffin cup sizes with a single tool. Simply place a portion of dough in the tin, dust the end with flour, and press down while turning slightly to create a neat, even shell every time. Crafted from smooth, solid wood with no rough edges, it is built to last and easy to maintain. Ideal for professional bakers and home cooks alike who regularly produce tassies, tartlets, cheesecake cups, and similar bite-sized pastries in volume.

Product Details

Dual-Sided Design

Two working ends in one tool: large end at 1 5/8" diameter and small end at 1 1/8" diameter for versatile use across different tart pan sizes.

Solid Wood Construction

Turned from solid wood with smooth, burr-free edges for comfortable handling and long-lasting durability in any baking routine.

Simple to Use

Dust the end with flour, place dough in the tin, press down with a gentle twist, and achieve a perfectly even tart or pastry shell every time.

Norpro 3253 wooden tart tamper showing dual-ended design on neutral background

Shape Perfect Tart Shells in Seconds

The Norpro 3253 Tart Tamper takes the guesswork out of forming mini pastry shells. Simply place a small portion of dough into the tin, dust the tamper end with flour, and press down with a slight twist for an evenly formed, professional-looking shell with consistent wall thickness every time.

6"/15cm overall length for easy, ergonomic grip
Large end (1 5/8" dia.) fits standard 24-cup mini muffin pans
Small end (1 1/8" dia.) ideal for smaller tart tins and cups
Smoothly turned solid wood with no rough edges or splinters

Key Specifications

EndsDual-sided, two diameters

MaterialSolid wood

Length6" / 15 cm

CareWipe clean with a damp cloth

Ideal For

Mini tart shells Pecan tassies Mini muffin cup crusts Cheesecake pie shells Shortbread cups Holiday baking

From the Cresco Resco Team

Why You'll Love It

The Norpro 3253 Tart Tamper is the one small tool that makes a noticeable difference in your mini pastry game, delivering uniform shells quickly and cleanly.

A must-have for anyone who regularly bakes tarts, tassies, or mini pie cups for gatherings and holidays.
The dual-ended format replaces two single-size tools, fitting both standard 24-cup mini muffin pans and smaller specialty tart tins.
Dust with flour before each press to prevent sticking, and wipe clean with a damp cloth for effortless maintenance.

Specifications

Brand	Norpro
Model Number	3253
Item Type	Tart / Pastry Tamper
Material	Solid Wood
Overall Length	6" / 15 cm
Large End Diameter	1 5/8" (1.625")
Small End Diameter	1 1/8" (1.125")
Dual-Sided	Yes - different diameter on each end
Color / Finish	Natural Wood (Beige/Brown)
Care Instructions	Wipe clean with a damp cloth
UPC	028901032531