Strawberry Risotto - For Dessert

Jun 5

It’s June and strawberries are everywhere - delicious smoothies, pies, cakes and ice creams. But what about a creamy strawberry risotto ? This dish is a beautiful balance of comforting and refreshing, suitable for sunny mornings or light desserts.

The recipe

Prepare a strawberry smoothie

In a blender, combine half of the strawberries, the cashews and the dates. Blend at medium speed about one minute until smooth and creamy.

Start the risotto

Heat the rice drink in a separate pot and keep it hot and handy throughout the cooking process.

Pour about 150 ml hot rice drink in a thick-bottomed casserole and add all the Arborio rice at once.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Stir from time to time until the liquid is absorbed.

Continue to add the rice drink a little at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Repeat until you notice the rice is getting creamy and tender.

Add the strawberry smoothie, the cinnamon (if using), and the grated lemon. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 10 minutes or so, until fully cooked and creamy.

Turn off the heat and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Transfer it to the serving bowl or plate while it is soft and a bit runny.

Chop the remaining strawberries and arrange them on the top of the risotto. Drizzle with honey and serve warm. Enjoy !

INGREDIENTS - for two persons

Organic or “Best you can get” !