Mini Springform Baking Pan

I baked a cheesecake in this yesterday to try it out and make sure i didn’t need to return it. Some folks on here say it leaks, but it does not. Not unless you misuse it. Springform pans are NOT FOR CAKES. That’s what CAKE pans are for. Springforms are for when flipping your baked good out of the pan is not possible. Cakes flip out of pans with no issue if you prep your pan correctly. Cheesecake is a common desert that requires a springform. You pat the crust down with your fingers high enough that it blocks the seam where the plate meets the ring. Then you par bake (or not) and put the filling on top. This pan worked fine. No leaks whatsoever. It’s as good as my WS pans. The picture is a bit misleading, the pan has a silver color release and light gray slick non-stick coating. Caution: it is VERY slick. You can easily drop it when moving the hot pans using mitts. (I know cuz I dropped it!!!) As for rusting, to my knowledge, ALL springforms must be hand washed and dried immediately or they rust. My WS have a bit of rust from my carelessness in my youth. I am a baker for 23 years so I know pans and I’m saying you can count on this pan if you aren’t going to misuse it. And if you do misuse it, don’t leave bad reviews that are your fault and not the pan’s. by the way you don’t need a water bath to get a crack-free crust. Just don’t heat your cheesecake past 150-155 F.