Translation guide
A small ceramic or glass dish used for baking and serving individual portions.
The physical dish itself, used for crème brûlée, soufflés, etc.
The direct loanword from English, widely understood in cooking contexts.
ラメキンにバターを塗ってください。
Please butter the ramekin.
From French 'cocotte', often used for small round dishes, especially in French cuisine contexts.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'small ceramic dish'. Used when the specific loanword is not known.
このデザートは小型の陶器の器で出されます。
This dessert is served in a small ceramic dish.
In Japanese recipes, 'ラメキン' is the standard term. 'ココット' is also common, especially for French-style dishes. If you're unsure, 'ラメキン' is a safe choice.
ココットで卵を焼きます。
I bake eggs in a cocotte.