Great things often come in small packages. Need proof? Just take these ramekin recipes, for example. From elegant crème brûlée and soufflés to restaurant-worthy patés and pot pies, these recipes to make in ramekins will never fail to impress.
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Eggnog Crème Brûlée
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"It worked out perfectly. Very interested to try it with spiced rum!" —Alexandra Kelly
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Chef John's Baked Eggs
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"If you enjoy huevos rancheros, you will love this. The way the spicy sauce mingles with just barely set eggs is very similar, and when you start scooping this up with toasted chunks of bread, it gets borderline magical." —John Mitzewich
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Mushroom and Walnut Pate
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"I got this recipe from a winery at a tasting. It is so delicious on French bread with some wine. For a chunkier consistency, you can fold in additional chopped walnuts at the end. I couldn't stop eating it at the tasting and neither could any of the other tasters!" —W
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Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad
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"Very tasty and so easy to put together." —Baking Nana
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Baked Apple Roses
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"This is an excellent recipe! It's delicious and incredibly beautiful! I'm shocked how easy it is to make." —Rally Crew
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Irish Cream Crème Brûlée
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"Crème brûlée has long been my favorite dessert, and I'm so grateful to this recipe for inspiring me to buy a culinary torch and give it a go. It was actually really easy to make and absolutely delicious." —Laurahallie
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Savory Bacon and Crab Bread Pudding Eggs Benedict
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"I made this recipe as written for brunch on a girl's trip and it was an enormous hit! The flavors are so rich and delicious. This is definitely going to be on my holiday brunch menu!" —eatsbythebeach
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Chef John's Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
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"Oh my! These are outstanding! This is a fabulous recipe! I followed it exactly. It is perfect the way it is!!!! Will most definitely be making this again!" —lovinghappyhome
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Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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"This is the best spinach and artichoke dip I have ever had. The flavor is outstanding. I made this for a dinner party to include on a charcuterie board and it stole the show." —Lacyanne
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Grand Marnier Soufflé
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"This souffle turned exceptionally light and delicious. The Grand Marnier came through loud and clear." —Susan Heck
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Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert
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"It was great! Ridiculously easy and ridiculously good. Highly recommended!" —Brian Hall
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Upside-Down Pizza Pot Pie
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"Individual pot pies that taste like pizza! This recipe is great to follow as is, or get creative and add your favorite toppings. A great dish for kids and adults." —Mrs. Mistry
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Blueberry Upside-Down Mini Cakes
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"These are tasty little cakes that are quick and easy to make." —Yoly
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Crispy Basket Burritos (Baked Tortilla Bowls)
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"Perfectly wonderful with maximum crispiness." —Cynruthie
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Oeufs Cocottes au Saumon (Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon)
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"These French baked eggs with smoked salmon are to-die-for and a true gourmet breakfast." —stella
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Air Fryer Strawberry Crisp
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"This strawberry crisp comes together in no time at all. With strawberries in season this is the perfect summer dessert." —Yoly
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Panna Cotta
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"Panna cotta is a traditional, easy, and delicious Italian custard. I had a difficult time finding a good, simple recipe on the Internet, so I made up my own recipe. It tastes just like the panna cotta served at Italian restaurants." —CHERYLA33
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Blended Baked Oats 5 Ways
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"If you've never blended oats before baking them — you're missing out. The end result is baked oatmeal with a light, fluffy, almost cake-like texture that feels more like dessert than breakfast." —Kim
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Mini Lobster Pot Pies
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"This was delicious and really fun to make!" —Rachael
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Healthier Apple Crisp for Two
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"A wonderful apple crisp for two. When it's just my husband and I and we're craving a nice, warm, comforting dessert, this recipe fits the bill every time." —Kim
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