Ramekins

Ramekin

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A ramekin or ramequin is a small dish, often white in colour, typically preferred for the preparation and serving of various baked recipes. These can be either sweet or savoury, including desserts such as the classic crème brûlée or molten chocolate cake, and savoury dishes such as moimoi, cheese recipes, potted shrimps and soufflé.

The glazed earthenware or stoneware dishes come in a variety of sizes . They are often circular, and generally have fluted sides on the exterior, though it is increasingly common to find other shapes, such as hearts or flower-like patterns. The ramekin can be regarded as a vessel of the casserole variety, and similarly, due to its robust construction, is capable of withstanding the extreme heat of an oven, or, in the case of crème brûlée, the flare of a torch flame.

Small ramekins are used in many restaurants to contain small portions of sauces and dressings for diners to apply to their food.

A ramekin is usually between 2 and 8 ounces in size.

My sis n me want this for a dish we have been dying to make "Chocolate Hot Pots" They just don't come out as awesome if made in cupcake trays. Will need a set of 12 or so.