1. a small round dish used for baking and serving individual portions of food

Examples

• She baked the soufflé in ceramic ramekins.
• Each guest received a chocolate lava cake in its own ramekin.
• The chef served the crème brûlée in small white ramekins.
• Fill each ramekin with the custard mixture before baking.
• The restaurant uses glass ramekins for their individual desserts.
• He bought a set of six ramekins for making personal pot pies.