Strawberry Risotto

Name: Strawberry Risotto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Carnaroli rice 1 ½ cup; White wine 2 oz; Vegetable broth 4 cups; Shallot 1; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Butter 3 tbsp; Goat 3 oz; Strawberries 1.7 cups; Fine salt to taste

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498

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 498
Carbohydrates g 74.1
of which sugars g 4
Protein g 9
Fats g 17.3
of which saturated fat g 7.63
Fiber g 2.2
Cholesterol mg 37
Sodium mg 764

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note plus the cooking time of the vegetable broth

PRESENTATION

Okay, so strawberry risotto—it’s definitely a thing in Northern Italy. Really. And they take this familiar, creamy risotto and—bam!—throw in fresh strawberries. It’s a bold mix of sweet and a hint of tangy from the caprino cheese. I mean, this kind of strawberry risotto recipe just screams Italian creativity, right? In places like Lombardy, chefs really go for it, which is why you'll see wild risotto twists—like saffron-loaded Risotto alla Monzese and bubbly Risotto allo Champagne.

With strawberry risotto, you get a classic dish with a daring twist. Aromatic strawberries just melt into the rice, making every bite moist and super, super surprising. Not everyone expects fruit in a rice dish, but this fruit risotto totally wins people over. The tender rice, cooked to perfection, soaks up the berry flavor and the richness of the cheese during the mantecatura—that final, magic stir-in step.

And the color? Absolutely golden pink. It’s perfect for special dinners or when you want to wow your foodie friends. The cool thing about how to make strawberry risotto is how flexible it is. Northern cooks might add a splash of sparkling wine or more caprino for extra zing. Whether you’re exploring new sweet risotto variations or just want to push the boundaries, this dish is all about tradition meeting creativity. And here's the thing: strawberry risotto is gaining fans fast because it proves that Italian food can be both old-school and playful.

The strawberries and risotto combo might sound unexpected, but it's a nod to regional innovation in Italian cuisine—so, so innovative. They're willing to step outside the usual savory box, offering a refined and unusual flavor profile that's perfect for adventurous palates. It's a beautiful reminder of how traditional techniques can blend with modern twists to create something special. You know? Really special.

How to prepare Strawberry Risotto

To prepare strawberry risotto at home, start with the preparation of the Vegetable broth. Boil the vegetables (carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onions) in plenty of salted water for about an hour 1, then strain the broth through a sieve 2 and set it aside 3.

Then prepare the risotto: peel and finely chop the shallot 4, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat, then add the chopped shallot 5 and let it soften for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the rice 6 and toast it for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

Once it has changed color, deglaze with the white wine 7, then let it evaporate. Gradually add the broth 8, making sure to wait for the liquid to be absorbed before adding more, stir the risotto often to prevent it from sticking 9. Cook the risotto: it will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the time indicated on the package of your rice.

While the rice is cooking, wash the strawberries, remove the stems with the leaves 10, and cut them into pieces 11. Once the risotto is ready, add salt 12 and turn off the heat.

With the heat off, stir in the goat cheese and butter 13, mix well to melt them, and finally add the strawberry pieces 14. Mix the strawberries well and serve the strawberry risotto hot 15.

Storage

It is recommended to consume the strawberry risotto immediately to prevent them from losing color. Freezing is not recommended.

Tip

Instead of goat cheese, you can use robiola or stracchino to cream the strawberry risotto; instead of wine, you can use sparkling wine to deglaze the rice.

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Strawberry Risotto

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Strawberry Risotto

Storage

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