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Easy Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone

Easy Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone

Silky porcini mushroom risotto finished with mascarpone and Parmesan for extra creaminess. Elegant comfort food that’s weeknight-easy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth, kept warm use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian
  • 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1.25 cup boiling water for soaking the porcini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.25 cup arborio rice
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.75 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the broth in a saucepan over low heat; keep it just below a simmer.
  • Soak porcini in the boiling water for 20 minutes. Lift out, chop, and strain soaking liquid to remove grit; reserve.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Soften onion for 4–5 minutes, then stir in garlic.
  • Add rice and toast, stirring, until the edges look translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed.
  • Stir in chopped porcini. Add a ladle of hot broth plus a splash of the strained soaking liquid. Stir until nearly absorbed.
  • Continue adding hot broth a ladle at a time, stirring often, until rice is creamy and al dente, 18–20 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in remaining butter, Parmesan, and mascarpone. Season with salt and pepper; loosen with broth if needed.
  • Let rest 2 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Variation: For extra mushroom flavor, sauté sliced cremini in butter and fold them in at the end. Drizzle with a few drops of truffle oil for a luxe finish. Leftovers keep up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of hot broth to restore creaminess.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.