6 Romantic Ramekin Dessert Recipes for Your Next Date Night

Samantha Seneviratne
·2 min read

It's true: Some of the best things really do come in small packages.

Hector Manuel Sanchez
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Ramekins are great for making single-serve desserts. They allow you to dole out just the right portion to each of your dinner guests. Don't waste time hacking into a pie--just slide these in front of each friend and let them dig in.



Easy Chocolate Mousse with Croissant Crumbs

Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel


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Get the recipe: Milk Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cakes

Lemon Pots de Crème

Hector Manuel Sanchez Need a dose of sunshine? Bright, refreshing citrus is the star of these silky baked custards. And with only five ingredients, they could hardly be simpler to make. <strong>Get the recipe:</strong>Lemon Pots de Crème
Hector Manuel Sanchez Need a dose of sunshine? Bright, refreshing citrus is the star of these silky baked custards. And with only five ingredients, they could hardly be simpler to make. Get the recipe:Lemon Pots de Crème

Need a dose of sunshine? Bright, refreshing citrus is the star of these silky baked custards. And with only five ingredients, they could hardly be simpler to make.

Get the recipe: Lemon Pots de Crème

Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding

Hector Manuel Sanchez This decadent pudding separates into two lovely layers in the oven: a creamy rice pudding on the bottom and a spiced, coconut custard on top. Topped with a little toasted coconut for color and crunch, it&#39;s sure to satisfy all your cravings. <strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/perfect-brown-basmati-rice" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding</a>

This decadent pudding separates into two lovely layers in the oven: a creamy rice pudding on the bottom and a spiced, coconut custard on top. Topped with a little toasted coconut for color and crunch, it's sure to satisfy all your cravings.

Get the recipe: Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding

Chocolate Cherry Cookie Cakes

Hector Manuel Sanchez Because they come together in a flash without any fancy ingredients or equipment, these are a perfect, unexpected dessert to whip up for company. And no one can resist a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Swap the dried cherries for walnuts or pecans if you like. <strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/freezing/how-to-freeze-desserts" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Chocolate Cherry Cookie Cakes</a>

Because they come together in a flash without any fancy ingredients or equipment, these are a perfect, unexpected dessert to whip up for company. And no one can resist a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Swap the dried cherries for walnuts or pecans if you like.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cookie Cakes

Roasted White Chocolate Mousse

Hector Manuel Sanchez Here&#39;s a pro tip: roasting melted white chocolate briefly in the oven deepens its color and adds a wonderful toasted, caramelized flavor. Look for a good quality white chocolate that contains at least 20 percent cocoa butter. <strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/easy-chocolate-mousse-with-croissant-breadcrumbs-recipe" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Roasted White Chocolate Mousse</a>

Here's a pro tip: Briefly roasting melted white chocolate in the oven deepens its color and adds a wonderful toasted, caramelized flavor. Look for a good quality white chocolate that contains at least 20 percent cocoa butter.

Get the recipe: Roasted White Chocolate Mousse

Caramelized Banana Clafoutis

Hector Manuel Sanchez Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that tastes something like a soufflé, custard, and pancake all rolled into one. This recipe spotlights caramelized bananas, but berries or cherries would also be delicious substitutes. <strong>Get the recipe:</strong>Caramelized Banana Clafoutis
Hector Manuel Sanchez Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that tastes something like a soufflé, custard, and pancake all rolled into one. This recipe spotlights caramelized bananas, but berries or cherries would also be delicious substitutes. Get the recipe:Caramelized Banana Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that tastes something like a soufflé, custard, and pancake all rolled into one. This recipe spotlights caramelized bananas, but berries or cherries would also be delicious substitutes.

Get the recipe: Caramelized Banana Clafoutis

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