
Celebrate Easter with a creamy and luxurious Brie cheese risotto that's sure to impress your guests. This indulgent dish is perfect for a holiday dinner or a cozy night in with loved ones. The creamy goodness of the Brie cheese blends perfectly with the rich and velvety rice, making this dish unforgettable.
Ingredients
6 chicken or vegetable broth
1 Arborio rice
1/2 dry white wine
2 unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
4 Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, heat the broth over medium heat.
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In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
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Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic clove and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add 1 cup of Arborio rice to the pot and stir until the grains are coated with butter and start toasting, about 2 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup of white wine and stir until it's mostly absorbed.
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Start adding the hot broth a cup at a time, stirring constantly and waiting for each addition to be mostly absorbed before adding more.
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Continue adding broth until the rice is cooked but still slightly firm, about 20 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low and add grated Parmesan cheese and pieces of Brie cheese to the risotto, stirring constantly until melted.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to fully incorporate.