Creamy Mushroom Risotto Delight (Printable)
A rich Italian dish with Arborio rice, mushrooms, Parmesan, and creamy texture, perfect for a cozy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
→ Mushrooms & Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 10 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
→ Liquids
07 - ½ cup dry white wine
08 - 5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm
→ Dairy
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for finishing)
11 - ¼ cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings & Garnish
12 - Salt to taste
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook until mushrooms are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, coating the grains thoroughly while allowing the edges to become slightly translucent.
04 - Pour in the dry white wine, stirring constantly until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice.
05 - Incorporate the warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20 minutes.
06 - Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and heavy cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Remove from heat, cover, and allow the risotto to rest for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
08 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The whole dish comes together in under an hour, and it feels far more impressive than the effort actually requires.
- Mushrooms add an earthy depth that makes this feel like real comfort food, not just a side dish.
- Once you taste homemade risotto, the creamy texture becomes something you'll crave and want to recreate again and again.
02 -
- The constant stirring isn't optional—it's what awakens the starch and builds the creaminess, so your wooden spoon becomes your best friend for these 20 minutes.
- Never let the broth sit on high heat or boil; it needs to stay warm but gentle, so the rice cooks evenly without the outside grains turning to mush while the inside is still hard.
03 -
- Have your broth hot and ready in a separate pot before you start—cold broth is the enemy of risotto because it interrupts the cooking rhythm.
- Risotto waits for no one, so gather your people around the table just as you're finishing the final stir; it's best enjoyed immediately while it's still creamy and warm.