Creamy Mushroom Risotto Truffle (Printable)
Tender mushrooms and creamy Arborio rice unite with fragrant truffle oil for a rich Italian dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Rice & Broth
01 - 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
02 - 5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button), sliced
→ Dairy
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for finishing)
09 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Seasoning & Garnish
11 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - 2 teaspoons truffle oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown.
04 - Incorporate Arborio rice and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until the grains appear opaque.
05 - Pour in dry white wine and cook, stirring continuously, until mostly absorbed.
06 - Add warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.
07 - Reduce heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like restaurant food but actually comes together faster than you'd expect, leaving you feeling proud in your own kitchen.
- Those umami-rich mushrooms are honest comfort, especially on evenings when you want something that feels both luxurious and genuinely nourishing.
02 -
- Risotto demands your presence—this isn't a dish you can walk away from, and that's actually its greatest gift because it forces you to slow down and cook mindfully.
- The difference between creamy risotto and gluey risotto is about 1-2 minutes of timing and resisting the urge to add all your broth at once, so patience with the ladling process is everything.
03 -
- Using a mix of wild mushrooms (if your market has them) adds an incredible depth that everyday cremini alone can't quite reach, and they're usually worth the splurge.
- The secret that changed everything for me was keeping my broth in a separate pot with a simmer underneath it—warm broth incorporates into the rice so much faster and more seamlessly than cold.