When I find a set of pleated French soufflé dishes, I grab them. Especially if they are in excellent vintage condition as these 4 are. There are no chips on the rim or cracks in the glaze.

Buttered and sugared, your dessert will climb the edge giving you the perfect soufflé. Or make a savory first course and butter and add grated cheese to the sides before adding your batter. The right tool ensures that you will have the best results - every time.

Two are marked “Apilco France” on the bottom. This manufacture has been supplying discerning cooks with quality French porcelain dishes since 1906. The other two are marked “1”. All four are the same size.

3 1/2 inches (9 cm) in diameter

1 3/4 inches (4 1/2 cm) tall