Is the reactive glaze lead-free and food-safe for serving hot or acidic foods?

This ramekin is made of porcelain, which is typically lead-free and food-safe, including for hot and acidic foods. The reactive glaze is a decorative finish applied to the surface, and modern food-safe glazes are formulated to be non-toxic.

Is this ramekin oven-safe, or only microwave and dishwasher safe?

This ramekin is only listed as dishwasher and microwave safe; it is not labeled oven-safe, so we recommend avoiding oven use.

How much variation in color and pattern can I expect between two ramekins from the same production batch?

Since the reactive glaze is hand-applied, each ramekin will have a unique variation in color and pattern, even from the same production batch. You can expect slight differences in the glaze distribution and depth of color.

Are there any other colors besides Turquoise and Navy/Midnight Blue available for this ramekin?

No, currently only Turquoise and Navy/Midnight Blue are available for this ramekin.

Simons Maison

Turquoise Ramekin

5/5 (2)

CA$7.50CAD

In Stock

This turquoise ramekin is a small porcelain dish with a hand-applied reactive glaze, featuring a speckled turquoise body and a contrasting brown-gold rim. It measures 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter and 1.25 inches (3 cm) tall, making it suitable for cooking or serving single portions. The ramekin is dishwasher and microwave safe, and its unique glaze means each piece may vary slightly.

Color: Turquoise
Material: Porcelain
Category: Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware

Color

Navy/Midnight Blue

Size

ONE SIZE

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Specifications

Porcelain ramekin with reactive glaze in turquoise, featuring contrasting edging and lustrous finish, perfect for individual servings.

Contrasting edging; Lustrous finish; Reactive glaze hand-applied; Dishwasher and microwave safe; Size: 2.5" diameter x 1.25" tall

Color: Turquoise · blue
Material: Porcelain
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Dimensions: 2.5x2.5x1.25 in
Category: Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware

Additional Attributes

contrasting edging
lustrous finish
reactive glaze
hand-applied
dishwasher safe
microwave safe
2.5 inch diameter
1.25 inch tall

Product Insights

Each Turquoise Ramekin from Simons Maison is a unique piece due to hand-applied reactive glaze that creates one-of-a-kind color and pattern variation, framed by a warm brown rim for presentation. At $7.50 CAD, it offers an affordable bridge between uniform glaze and hand-thrown pottery, with a 100 ml capacity ideal for mise en place, sauces, or single desserts. The porcelain is stain- and odor-resistant, lead-free, and food-safe, staying cool in the microwave and withstanding temperature shifts up to 150°C. However, the reactive glaze means it is not oven-safe, and repeated thermal cycles may cause micro-crazing, making it best suited for cold or microwave-reheated items. Sold singly, buyers can mix colors to build a curated set.

Verified claims

Uniqueness: Even from the same batch, each ramekin has a unique colour and pattern.
Price positioning: At $7.50 CAD, this ramekin bridges the gap between uniform glaze and hand-thrown pottery.
Heating limitations: The reactive glaze means the ramekin is not oven-safe; only microwave and dishwasher safe.
Versatile uses: 100 ml capacity fits mise en place, dipping sauces, and single-desserts.
Oven safety: Not oven-safe; best for cold or microwave-reheated items.
Capacity: Holds about 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), equivalent to two shot glasses.
Hygiene: Stain and odor resistant porcelain with a lead-free, food-safe glaze.
Thermal durability: Porcelain that stays cool in the microwave and withstands temperature shifts up to 150°C.
Glaze durability: Repeated thermal cycles may cause micro-crazing in the reactive glaze.
Rim design: Warm brown rim frames turquoise body for serveware presentation.
Decorative finish: Hand‑applied reactive glaze creates one‑of‑a‑kind color variation; contrasting rim elevates presentation.
Collection building: Sold singly, buyers mix two colors and unique glaze variations for a curated set.
Serving size: Fits standard amuse-bouche portions and makes an ideal condiment or salt cellar.
Artisanal glaze: Each ramekin has a distinct reactive glaze pattern and a contrasting brown rim.
Color variation: Hand-applied reactive glaze ensures no two ramekins are identical.
Microwave safety: Microwave safe; repeated heating cycles risk micro-crazing.
Stain resistance: Resists staining from acidic foods and does not absorb odors.
Food safety: Reactive glaze is lead-free and food-safe for hot or acidic foods.
Color pairing: Turquoise and Navy ramekins share a warm brown rim that makes mixed sets look intentional.
Artisan variation: Each ramekin’s hand-applied reactive glaze creates a unique pattern, adding artisanal variation.
Purchase flexibility: Sold individually at $7.50 CAD, you can start with one color and add the other later.

Product record

Title: Turquoise Ramekin
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 7.5 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Practical uses for a 2.5-inch ramekin

Standing just 1.25 inches tall, this ramekin nests comfortably into a crowded countertop prep station, keeping pre-measured spices, minced garlic, or grated ginger contained and immediately accessible without being swallowed by a larger bowl.
With interior dimensions yielding approximately 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) — equal to two standard shot glasses — this ramekin holds enough for a generous two-tablespoon portion of dipping sauce, a single-serving lava cake, or a four-bite amuse-bouche, making it suited for precisely portioned individual servings.
The 2.5-inch footprint takes up minimal space on a dinner plate or charcuterie board, turning the ramekin into an ideal vessel for flaky salt, herbed butter, or a single-serving condiment without crowding the presentation.
Fine dining restaurants typically present amuse-bouche in 2–3 ounce vessels; this ramekin’s 3.4 ounce capacity sits at the upper end of that window, offering enough depth for layered tasting spoons while the hand-applied reactive glaze ensures each guest’s piece reads as an individual, artisanal serveware item rather than a mass-produced mini dish.

Compared to other affordable ramekins

With a 2.5-inch diameter, this ramekin is scaled for condiments, dipping sauces, and single-serve custards, rather than the bulkier 3–4 inch ramekins designed for baking larger individual portions; this petite size aligns with classic French presentation for amuse-bouches and high-end tasting menus, making it a tool for plating elegance rather than volume cooking.
Porcelain, with its dense, low-porosity body and lustrous glaze, resists staining from acidic foods (like tomato sauce or lemon curd) and won't absorb odors over time, a durability advantage over the more porous stoneware used in some budget ramekins — important when the piece will be used for strongly flavored condiments and sauces.
The contrasting edging around the rim adds a visual frame that elevates the ramekin's presentation, a detail rarely found on budget ramekins that typically end with a simple rounded lip; this design cue draws the eye and makes the piece read as intentional serveware rather than a generic prep bowl, justifying its slightly higher price versus plain alternatives.
Most entry-level ramekins are sold exclusively in 4- to 6-piece sets, locking the buyer into a full uniform set; this piece is available individually, which lets a host build a curated collection of mixed colors and styles — a flexibility that appeals to decor-oriented buyers who might pair a turquoise ramekin with others from the same reactive-glaze family or with existing dinnerware.
At $7.50 CAD, the reactive glaze finish sits in a rare price band: it costs more than the uniformly glazed, commodity ramekins from IKEA or Amazon Basics (often $2–4 CAD each in multi-packs) but significantly less than hand-thrown studio pottery ramekins starting around $15–25 each, making it a low-risk way to bring a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind look to a table setting.

Porcelain durability and safe heating methods

Reactive glazes achieve their variegated, lustrous surface through multiple interacting oxides that also affect the glaze's coefficient of expansion; if the glaze expands at a different rate than the porcelain body during heating, it can develop micro-crazing that deepens with each thermal cycle, so the hand-applied reactive finish on this ramekin adds a secondary thermal risk beyond the porcelain itself.
Porcelain can typically withstand a temperature differential of about 150°C (270°F) before thermal shock fractures occur; moving a 6.5 cm porcelaneous piece from ambient temperature directly into a preheated 200°C (400°F) oven creates a sudden 180°C jump across the wall, exceeding safe limits and explaining why this piece is designated for microwave use rather than oven use.
Porcelain's low thermal conductivity (roughly 1.5 W/m·K) means it heats slowly through conduction, so a microwave heats the food from the inside out while the dish remains relatively cool, whereas a conventional oven bombards the entire exterior surface with high-temperature air, rapidly expanding the outer porcelain layer while the interior layer lags—across the ramekin's compact 2.5-inch diameter, this gradient can generate enough internal stress to crack the piece in minutes.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
A small round ceramic ramekin with a flared rim, speckled turquoise interior and exterior, and warm brown glazed rim and base visible from a front/three-quarter view on a wooden surface.
Overall shapeRound, low-profile bowl with a slightly flared rim and a short footed base; interior visible from a slightly elevated frontal angle.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.57 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Interior finishInterior shows a smooth, speckled turquoise glaze with subtle tonal variation and fine darker speckling.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.59 · w 0.22 · h 0.11 (high)
Rim detailProminent warm brown glazed band around the rim that forms a thin accent on the top edge of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.05 (high)
Exterior finishExterior matches interior speckled turquoise glaze with a transitional brown band near the lower wall above the foot, showing a reactive glazing effect.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.63 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Foot/baseShort circular foot visible, darker brown in color and slightly recessed under the bowl.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.69 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a textured wooden tabletop with neutral wall background, soft directional lighting creating a soft shadow to the lower right; image is well centered with shallow depth of field.
SurfaceWeathered wooden planks used as the supporting surface with visible grain, knots, and seams.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.53 · w 1.00 · h 0.47 (high)
BackgroundSoft neutral-colored wall background with smooth texture and even tone occupying the upper portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.54 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper left creates gentle highlights on the rim and a diffuse shadow falling slightly to the lower right of the bowl.
Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and placed toward the lower third of the frame; shallow depth of field keeps the bowl sharp and background slightly blurred.
Colors
speckled turquoise· interior and exterior bodywarm brown glaze· rim band#DB9255dark brown· base/foot#634C2C
02: Product
Close-up of a glazed ceramic ramekin showing the upper rim, side wall and portion of the foot; visible glazing is glossy with speckled gradient colors from brown to turquoise-green.
Overall shapeShallow round ramekin with straight-ish side walls that flare slightly outward toward a rolled rim and a short rounded foot visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high)
Rolled rimProminent rolled rim finished in a glossy warm brown glaze that forms a narrow band along the top edge of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.31 · w 0.41 · h 0.10 (high)
Exterior glaze patternSide wall shows a speckled, vertical-streak gradient transitioning from a lighter creamy-turquoise band near the rim into denser darker green and brown speckles toward the lower body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high)
Interior finishInterior visible rim area has a glossy turquoise-green glaze with subtle darker mottling and reflections from the light source.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.29 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Foot and lower bandLower section and foot show a darker brown-green glaze band with fine speckling and a glossy finish where the bowl meets the surface.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.61 · w 0.40 · h 0.23 (high)
Other
Close-up product shot on a wooden surface with shallow depth of field and soft diffuse lighting; background is out of focus.
Shot compositionTight close-up framing that captures the right half of the ramekin; rim is near the top third of the image and the bowl sits on the lower right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high)
Supporting surfaceProduct rests on a textured wooden plank with visible grain and a warm brown tone.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.98 · h 0.36 (high)
Depth of fieldBackground and rear of the bowl are strongly out of focus producing a soft blurred backdrop and clear foreground detail on the rim and side wall.
Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse light creates small specular highlights on the glossy glaze and gentle, short shadows under the foot.
Colors
glossy warm brown· rimturquoise green with cream speckle· side wall and interior#A2A49D
03: Product
A single small round ceramic ramekin photographed from a slightly elevated top angle, showing interior speckled glaze and a contrasting brown-gold rim.
Overall shapeRound, shallow bowl with a gently sloped interior and a slightly flared lip forming a defined rim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
Rim detailProminent narrow rim band with a warm brown-golden glossy glaze that contrasts with the interior surface.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.33 · w 0.38 · h 0.10 (high)
Interior glaze patternInterior coated in a pale turquoise to cream glaze with dense fine dark speckling concentrated on the flat bottom and finer vertical speckle on the sides.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Exterior surfaceExterior shows the same pale turquoise glaze with subtle vertical texture and a continuity of the brown-golden rim visible at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
Glaze finishGlossy ceramic glaze with visible light reflections on the rim and inner side walls.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a wooden plank surface, shot from a slightly elevated top-down angle with soft directional lighting from upper right producing subtle shadow below the bowl.
Background surfaceWeathered wooden planks with visible grain, knots, and seams running roughly horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Shot angleSlightly elevated top-down view that reveals interior of the ramekin and a rounded shadow cast beneath its lower edge.
Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper right of the frame producing highlights on the rim and a soft shadow toward the lower left of the bowl.
Image qualitySharp focus on the ramekin with shallow depth of field; background texture remains visible and in focus.
Colors
pale turquoise cream with dark speckle· interior main#CCD3CBwarm golden brown· rim band#838365muted turquoise· exterior body

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

2 total

2 reviews · out of 5

Nice

★★★★★Darlene K.December 19, 2025

Nice

Much smaller than expected

★★★★★Sarah M.July 4, 2026

Still beautifully crafted and the perfect size as a single condiment holder

Q&A

4 answered

Is the reactive glaze lead-free and food-safe for serving hot or acidic foods?: This ramekin is made of porcelain, which is typically lead-free and food-safe, including for hot and acidic foods. The reactive glaze is a decorative finish applied to the surface, and modern food-safe glazes are formulated to be non-toxic.
Is this ramekin oven-safe, or only microwave and dishwasher safe?: This ramekin is only listed as dishwasher and microwave safe; it is not labeled oven-safe, so we recommend avoiding oven use.
How much variation in color and pattern can I expect between two ramekins from the same production batch?: Since the reactive glaze is hand-applied, each ramekin will have a unique variation in color and pattern, even from the same production batch. You can expect slight differences in the glaze distribution and depth of color.
Are there any other colors besides Turquoise and Navy/Midnight Blue available for this ramekin?: No, currently only Turquoise and Navy/Midnight Blue are available for this ramekin.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/serving-dishes-utensils/turquoise-ramekin--23002-1252260?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026