ramekin

noun

ram·​e·​kin ˈram-kən How to pronounce ramekin (audio)
ˈra-mi-
variants or less commonly ramequin
1
: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell
2
: an individual baking dish

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Le Creuset also has a set of four ramekins made from durable stoneware and in classic Le Creuset colors. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024 In addition to measuring, a liquid measuring cup is perfect for adding eggs to the bowl of a stand mixer (one at a time) and portioning creme brulée custard evenly into ramekins. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 Nestle them directly on the board, snuggled up to the cheeses, or corral them in small pinch bowls, spice bowls or ramekins. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024 Spoon mixture into four ramekins that are set on dinner plates. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ramekin 

Word History

Etymology

French ramequin, from Low German ramken, diminutive of ram cream

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramekin was in 1653

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“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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