Ramekin

A ramekin cooks and serves food in a single-serving, heatproof, cylindrical dish.

A ramekin is made of glass, [|porcelain], or ceramic commonly in a round shape with an exterior ridged surface. Soufflés, mousses, custards, puddings, and casseroles in individual sizes are ideal meals and desserts to cook or bake in a ramekin. Potent foods in small amounts, like dips, can also be served in these miniature decorative dishes. Since ramekins are designed to hold a serving for just one person, they are frequently sold in sets of four, six, or eight.

Traditional ramekins are solid white, round, with a fluted texture covering the outside, and a small lip.

However, there are many decorative ramekins that come in shapes of a heart, oval, or rounded square. They come in countless colours and finishes, with transparent, milky red, or forest green crackle finish ramekins. Some have imprinted designs for special occasions, like a wreath, leaf, or blossom.