Buying guide
Ramekins: Sizes and Uses
What size ramekins to buy, which materials go in the oven and freezer, and what to cook in them.
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Ramekins are small, straight-sided dishes for baking and serving single portions. A set of six or eight earns its cupboard space.
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Sizes
| Size | Volume | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 7 cm across) | 90–120 ml | Dips, butter, sauces |
| Standard (about 9 cm) | 150–200 ml | Crème brûlée, individual puddings, baked eggs |
| Large (about 10–11 cm) | 250–300 ml | Mini pies and crumbles |
Recipes usually give the volume, so check the listing in millilitres.
Materials
- Porcelain is the classic: oven, freezer and dishwasher safe on most models.
- Stoneware is thicker and holds heat.
- Glass shows the layers in a trifle or cheesecake.
Avoid moving any ceramic straight from freezer to a hot oven: sudden temperature changes can crack it.
Ideas
Bake individual sticky toffee puddings in buttered ramekins, set mini apple crumbles, or serve potted shrimps.
How we choose
BeneRecipes compares tools using manufacturer specifications and retailer listings. We have not tested these products ourselves and don't publish star ratings. We explain which type suits which cook and why.
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