Ramekin is referring to a small, individual sized ovenproof baking dishes made of porcelain, ceramic, pottery, or glass. They are used in cooking soufflés, custards and other sweet or savory dishes for individual size recipes.A small china or earthenware dish.
Ramekins are individual molds that hold 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) or less. All manner of small, individually baked recipes can be prepared in ramekins, from soufflés to savory custards.
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