HIC Kitchen's Fine Porcelain Oval Creme Brulee Dish is specially designed for making creme brulee and other single-serving recipes. Creme brulee, meaning burnt cream, is a rich and creamy custard topped with a delicate layer of caramelized or burnt sugar. Specially designed for use in the oven and under the broiler, this Creme Brulee Dish is the perfect porcelain bakeware for tart shells, mini pies, and mini cakes, or for baked mac and cheese, mini pot pies and quiche. Its beautifully fluted edges automatically create decorative crusts without any fuss. It performs equally well as serveware for dipping sauces and condiments at breakfast, lunch or brunch, holiday meals, party buffets, and for outdoor entertaining.