Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt (Cerise)
Le Creuset's classic enameled cast-iron Dutch oven in the popular 5.5-quart size: no seasoning needed, oven-safe and dishwasher-safe per the listing, and heavy — about 11 pounds empty.
Quick verdict
Yes, if you braise, bake bread or make soups often and want a pot meant to last decades. The Le Creuset Signature 5.5-quart Dutch oven needs no seasoning, goes from stovetop to oven up to 500°F, and Amazon lists a limited lifetime warranty. It's expensive and weighs about 11 pounds empty, so occasional cooks get the same basic job from a cheaper enameled Dutch oven such as Lodge's.
- Best for:
- Braises, soups and bread, stovetop to oven.
- Watch out:
- Heavy and expensive.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 26, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 10, 2026 · How we review
Our Take
This is the round Signature Dutch oven most people picture when they think of Le Creuset, here in the bright red Cerise finish and the 5.5-quart size (model LS2501-2667SS on the listing). The listing describes enameled cast iron that holds and spreads heat, needs no seasoning, and has an enamel built to resist dulling, staining, chipping and cracking. The light interior makes it easier to see browning, the tight lid returns moisture to the food, and the listing says it works on all cooktops, is oven-safe up to 500°F and is dishwasher-safe. Amazon lists a limited lifetime warranty. Two practical points: it's heavy — the listing gives about 5.1 kg (around 11 pounds) — so lifting a full pot takes two hands, and it costs far more than enameled cast iron from Lodge or other brands. We haven't tested it ourselves. Pick it if you braise, bake bread or make soups often and want a pot meant to last decades; if you cook this way only occasionally, a cheaper enameled Dutch oven does the same basic job.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Model
- LS2501-2667SS (Signature round, 5.5 qt, Cerise)
- Material
- Enameled cast iron; light interior enamel
- Cooktops and oven
- All cooktops; oven-safe up to 500°F (listing)
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe (listing); no seasoning needed
- Weight
- About 5.1 kg / 11 lb (listing)
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime (Amazon listing)
Best For
- Braising, stews, soups and no-knead bread
- Cooks who want one pot that goes from stovetop to oven to table
- Buyers who want a long-lasting piece and are fine with the price
Skip If
- You want a light pot — this one weighs about 11 pounds empty
- You'd only use a Dutch oven a few times a year
- You need more than 5.5 quarts for big batches
What We Like
- No seasoning needed, unlike bare cast iron
- Light interior makes browning easy to see
- Long warranty on a pot meant to last
What To Know
- Heavy, especially when full
- Le Creuset's US site redirected us to its Spanish store, so these details come from the Amazon listing
- Amazon pools one star rating across colors; the buy box seller was a third party, with an Amazon.com offer among the other sellers
- Our photo shows a smaller 20 cm Signature round Dutch oven in the same red; the 5.5-quart model is the same design, larger. A Le Creuset leaflet is partly visible at the left edge
- We found no recent independent hands-on review we could rely on
Pros
- Enameled cast iron with no seasoning
- Oven-safe and dishwasher-safe per the listing
- Popular 5.5-quart family size
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy
- Enamel can chip if dropped or knocked
Alternatives
- Lodge Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6 qt — A much cheaper enameled cast-iron Dutch oven with a slightly larger capacity, if you want the cooking style without the Le Creuset price.View on Amazon
- Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven, 2 qt (Cerise) — The same Le Creuset design in a small size for one or two people, sides and small batches.View on Amazon
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
An enameled Dutch oven handles braises, soups, stews and bread without the seasoning that bare cast iron needs. The 5.5-quart size feeds a family. Le Creuset's enamel and finish are the premium standard in this category. It's expensive and heavy, so Lodge's enameled pot is the budget route.
Before You Buy
- Check that 5.5 qt and Cerise are selected
- Compare sellers; Amazon.com was among the offers when we checked
- Decide whether 5.5 qt suits how many people you cook for
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need seasoning?
No. The listing says the enameled cast iron is ready to use and requires no seasoning.
Can it go in the oven and dishwasher?
The listing says it's oven-safe up to 500°F and dishwasher-safe, and works on all cooktops.
How heavy is it?
The listing gives about 5.1 kg, or around 11 pounds, empty. Use both handles when it's full.
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Reviewed October 10, 2026. Check the current offer, seller, availability, and shipping details on Amazon.
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