what is bain marie in cooking
Pin it. A bain marie (ban mah-REE) is the fancy term for a hot water bath. It's used for cooking delicate foods like custards and terrines to create a gentle and uniform heat around the food.Here's how! Find a baking dish with high sides that will hold all your individual custards (or other dish being baked).heck the bain marie frequently while your dish is cooking. The water should be at a barely discernible simmer. If the water is boiling, the oven is too hot and you should reduce the oven temperature. If the water evaporates before the custards are done cooking, add more hot tap water.