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Besides, what is a ramekin pan?

Ramekins are one of the few baking dishes that actually have their own name, setting them apart from generic sounding “cake pans” and “baking dishes.” Ramekins are small, cylindrical dishes that are used for baking individually-sized dishes.

Similarly, what can you use instead of a ramekin? Cups, Earthenware and Ceramic Bowls A set of heat-resistant tea cups or coffee mugs works as a substitute for ramekins. To closely replicate the look, choose white ones. Small earthenware eating vessels of various shapes also stand in for ramekins. You can buy these at pottery shops or specialty kitchen supply stores.

Simply so, what can I bake in a ramekin?

Ramekins are ideal for many classic desserts, such as custards, mousses and even mini baked cheesecakes. They also work well for baking individual fruit desserts, such as crisps and cobblers. Crisps use a topping primarily made with dried oats while cobblers are flour based.

Is a ramekin the same as a souffle dish?

Like ramekins, they are made of stoneware, porcelain, or oven-proof glass. Although you may find a very large ramekin for sale, there comes a point where a ramekin becomes a souffle dish. A souffle dish will look like an extremely large ramekin. Both ramekins and custard cups are used for baking individual portions.