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

Examples of ramekin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ladle the soup with onions into ovenproof and broiler-proof crocks, ramekins or bowls. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024 Divide the mixture between 6 coffee cups or ramekins and put them into a roasting pan. ABC News, 23 Jan. 2024 Providing serving spoons or small plates and ramekins can discourage direct mouth-to-dip contact, by implying guests should, ahem, use the dishes and utensils provided. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024 Add crab to ramekins: Spoon mixture into prepared baking shells (about 3/4 cup each). Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 July 2023 Bake in individual ramekins for a pretty presentation on Easter. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024 Place ramekin in skillet filled with 1/2 inch water; heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is clear and dissolved. Bill Daley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 These ramekins are great for ensuring every guest gets a serving, but it can be made in a 2-quart baking dish, too. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 Make this recipe in ramekins or a large baking dish. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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