With a typical volume of , ramekins are commonly used for preparing and serving individual portions of a variety of dishes such as `` crème brûlée '' , French onion soup , molten chocolate cake , `` moin moin '' , cheese or egg dishes , `` poi '' , potted shrimps , ice cream , `` soufflé '' , baked `` cocottes '' , crumbles , or scallops , or used to serve side garnishes and condiments alongside an entrée .
Ramekins usually have a volume of 50 - , and are dishes commonly used for serving a variety of dishes such as crème brûlée , French onion soup , Molten chocolate cake , moimoi , cheese or egg dishes , poi , potted shrimps , ice cream , soufflé , baked `` cocottes '' , crumbles , or scallops or used to serve side garnishes and condiments alongside an entree .