ramekin

A noun referring to a small, fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions, or a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in such a dish.

• 🇫🇷Petit plat individuel en terre cuite ou en porcelaine allant au four, utilisé pour cuire et servir des portions individuelles ; désigne aussi un plat gratiné à base de fromage, d'œuf et de chapelure, cuit et servi dans ce récipient.

1. Small baking dish B1 formal culinary

   A small, round, fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions of food.

   • She baked the crème brûlée in a ceramic ramekin.
   • The chef served the chocolate lava cake in a small ramekin.
   • Individual ramekins are perfect for making mini soufflés.

   🇫🇷Petit plat à gratin individuel

   Synonymes: cocotte

2. Cheese dish B2 formal culinary

   A savory dish made with eggs, bread crumbs, and cheese, baked and served in individual ramekins.

   • The restaurant's signature ramekin is a rich cheese and egg bake.
   • He prepared a classic ramekin with Gruyère and fresh herbs.
   • For the appetizer, they served a warm ramekin with melted cheese.

   🇫🇷Ramequin au fromage

• ramekins plural form
• ramekins' possessive plural form
• ramekin's possessive singular form