Celery Root Puree with Cream
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Creamy celery root puree brings a gentle, smooth texture and mild, earthy flavor to the table, making it a favorite on family dinner nights and special gatherings.Warm neutral color with a little golden hue gives this root vegetable puree a simple yet attractive appearance—especially nice when you want something lighter but still DELICIOUS.The flavor is subtle, never overpowering, and feels rich in a comforting way, delivering a fresh twist as a healthy low carb side dish that stands out beside roasted meats or holiday turkey.Families appreciate how the velvety and soft feel in every bite adds variety to usual spreads, while home cooks like having a steady option that makes the meal feel just a bit fresher and different.Quietly impressive, a pretty bowl of celeriac recipe like this can be just what’s needed for both casual weeknight dinners and festive celebrations—brings warmth and satisfaction without feeling heavy or complicated, which regular eaters love.
When busy weeknights roll around, this creamy celery root promises steady family appeal thanks to its reliable taste and friendly, fluffy consistency—never too heavy, always nice and mellow.Great for those looking for celeriac alternatives or just hoping for a proven, healthy mashed celery root side that everyone can feel good about eating.The adaptability of celery root mash means it fits right in at the family dinner table with roasted chicken, beef, or even with grilled veggies for a vegetarian night.For a little flair, sometimes people add melted butter, a splash of olive oil, or fresh herbs right at the end—nothing fancy, just a small twist that really brightens up the dish (kids usually go for a sprinkle of cheese).Good results tend to follow since this tasty celeriac recipe holds up well as part of a holiday feast or just next to Tuesday’s dinner.Easygoing, tasty, and dependable...that’s why most families keep this one in the meal rotation whenever they want a reliable low carb side dish that looks good, tastes great, and goes with just about anything.
- INGREDIENTS
- White celery 4 cups (500 g)
- Butter 1.4 tbsp (20 g)
- White pepper to taste
- Fresh liquid cream 1 cup (250 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Grana Padano PDO cheese 1.5 oz (40 g)
How to prepare Celery Root Puree with Cream
To prepare the celery root puree with cream, brush the celery root with a brush to remove any excess dirt on the outer surface 1; peel it with a knife 2, then cut it into chunks 3.
Place a large pot with plenty of salted water on the stove, and when the water reaches a simmer, blanch the celery root for 10 minutes 4; when it is ready 5, drain it well using a fine mesh strainer 6.
Place the blanched celery root chunks in a food mill 7 or potato masher and process them to obtain a puree; add salt 8, white pepper 9
the butter cut into pieces 10, then mix with a spatula to combine all the ingredients well 11. Place a small saucepan with the cream on the stove 12;
add salt, pepper 13, and grated cheese 14. Bring to a simmer, stirring well with a spatula or a wooden spoon 15.
As soon as the cream reaches a simmer, add it to the processed celery root 16 and mix everything 17 to obtain a thick, homogeneous puree: finally, you can serve and enjoy your celery root puree with cream piping hot 18.