Although they may not seem like essential tableware for professional kitchens, ramekins are actually surprisingly versatile and useful. Also called “souffle cups” or “ramequins,” they are miniature porcelain baking dishes perfect for preparing single servings of soups, desserts, soufflés and more. The classic is a small container featuring grooves on the sides, but there are several variations with similar purposes.
Mini souffle dish‘s white enhances the most tempting chocolate
The origins of the ramekin between sweet and savory
The origin of ramekins is linked to several stories, related to its function as a container for baking savory or sweets foods. The first hypothesis is associated with the word “ramequin,” mentioned in 17th-century French cookbooks, and the usefulness of creating portions of meat and cheese dishes in small molds for parties. There is one hypothesis that sees the use of ramekins, especially the paper version, for baking desserts, such as cupcakes and muffins, with American references dating back to the 1800s. The Italian name for these multifaceted items “Pirottini” could derive from the Milanese “pirotta,” a bowl-shaped mortar, or more simply take up the word “pirofila,” with derivation from the Greek – “piro,” meaning fire.
Whatever the origin of the ramekin, its functionality remains certain: to simplify the preparation of food and its presentation, in a meaning of celebration of guests. Indeed, in some cultures, ramekins represent the goodwill and willingness to present perfectly proportioned dishes.
The uses of the porcelain ramekin
MPS porcelain kitchenware is designed to make the preparation of food easier. Whether it’s cooking without spoiling the flavor of food or making it easier to clean a dish after browning delicacies, porcelain is the best solution. Thanks to its nonporous, naturally nonstick surface. The best tableware is the most versatile, just like all the containers we offer, anticipating the needs of chefs. Among them ramekins and cups for creams and soufflés are indisputable examples.
The use of ramekins makes it possible to prepare delicious single-portion dishes. They can be used for both sweet and savory recipes, ensuring perfect portion control and enhancing presentation with a touch of elegance and cuteness. Ramekins are ideal for cooking a variety of savory foods, from cheese soufflés to flans. They are indispensable allies for baking delicate crème brûlé, crispy crumbles and savory cheesecakes, and celebrate the aesthetics of presentation in combinations of colors, shapes and textures that amaze.
Shell Cup – ramekin – Miniature line
The quintessential classic, porcelain shell cups from the Miniature line are the best choice, an evergreen of style and strength. The sides have just the right slope, along with grooves that accompany the eye to sublime chocolate mousses, framed by ridges of crunchy and sugar dust. Shiny and just the right size for mise en place even in larger baking dishes or trays, MPS Porcellane shell cups come in packages of 12 pieces for use in all kinds of preparations. Ideal for catering or baking, they will look excellent on the finest buffets, or complement more informal ones.
Endless versatility of the smallest container, shell cup, Miniature line
Mini soufflé dish – Cordonata Impilabile Line
The epitome of functional aesthetics, Cordonata Impilabile line mini soufflé dishes come in multiple sizes and are extremely easy to handle. Easily stackable and scratch-resistant, they are perfectly suited to any presentation style. Crème brûlé, cheese soufflés, chicken pot pies, and baked eggs are a triumph of colors and compositions ranging from elegant white, a classic of porcelain dinnerware, to caramelized shades of brown, and closing with the exclusivity of black. Cooking is perfect and even, and the dish, sweet or savory, is always served at the best temperature.
Elegance and perfection, mini soufflé dish in colorful version, Cordonata Impilabile line
Porcelain molds and cups for creams and soufflés
Items created specifically with a well-defined dish in mind, for more generous portions and delicious desserts, souffle mold, Hotel line, is essential for preparing the perfect souffle, a delicate and airy dish that needs the right container to rise. The straight sides of a souffle mold help the dough rise to the top, creating a beautiful, towering presentation. A rich vegetable soufflé soars proudly from soufflé dish, Cordonata Impilabile line, highlighted by a border with elegant decorations and carefully chosen colors, while the creamy, mouthwatering version of chocolate soufflé is the key to a heavenly experience.
For any kind of soufflé, our mold from Hotel line
Creme Caramel mold, Cordonata Impilabile line, and Crème brûlée bowl, Complementi line, conclude a runway of delicacies served in small containers yet capable of finding a place of honor in quality kitchens and in the most charming presentations. Not only soufflés, but traditional desserts that are served directly to the table to showcase the chef’s mastery without intermediaries.
Porcelain and ramekins: the perfect union
The choice of the most suitable ramekins and containers depending on the recipe is in the hands of the chef, and all options are offered by one material: porcelain.
Oven-proof resistance
Porcelain items are resistant to chipping and, contrary to what people tend to believe, are really durable. They can be used in the oven – even microwaves – and, because of this, porcelain ramekins are the best for making soufflés worthy of starred restaurant menus. Easy to clean, they can also be put in the dishwasher, stacked and handled easily. A material that is not only durable, but also eco-friendly because it is derived from natural raw materials and does not release chemicals when exposed to high temperatures. But that’s not all: our products are resistant to thermal shock up to 250 degrees centigrade. A resilience that guarantees no breakage for a flawless and pleasing presentation every time.
The perfect cooking
The difference between porcelain and other materials is obvious when cooking delicate dishes such as baked eggs. Baking in a porcelain ramekin or mold is more uniform, ensuring that the mixture rises smoothly and completely. It is the thickness, along with the size of the container, that makes the difference. Height and capacity must be optimal so that the souffle has room to grow and fragrance in a delicate browning. The edges do not dry out and the flavors are kept in small, refined treasure chests of style and quality. MPS Porcellane understands the needs of chefs and patissiers, which is why we offer ramekins that can exceed their expectations in making small classic and innovative masterpieces. It’s the little details that make your ideas big, just as small ramekins turn out to be your big accomplices. So many possibilities in such a modest, yet infinitely practical and useful container in the unmistakable class of porcelain: try all our ramekins and choose your favorite.
