PASTRY CONSTRUCTION FOR PIE CASING

摘要

A microwavable container includes a base, at least one upstanding side wall about the periphery of the base and a microwave energy heating element within the container. A food product including a pastry casing and a filling wit hin the casing conforms to the base and at least a portion of the at least one side wall. Selected portions of the casing have a thickness to provide a reflection co-effi cient at the interface of the container and casing to maintain the electric field stre ngth at the microwave energy heating element above that necessary to effect crisping and browning of the casing.