Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto layers earthy chanterelles and tender button mushrooms with a whisper of truffle, white wine, and hot stock for a glossy, velvety bite. Finished with Gorgonzola and a splash of cream, it’s rich, aromatic, and deeply savory—ideal for a cozy dinner or an elegant date-night main.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour hot water over the chanterelle mushrooms, cover, and let them soften for 30 minutes. Once softened, lift the mushrooms out of the water and chop them; discard the soaking water.
- 2
Melt the butter with the truffle oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, shallot, and garlic; cook and stir for two minutes until the onion starts to soften. Add the fresh mushrooms; continue cooking until the mushrooms soften and begin releasing their liquid. Stir in the chopped chanterelle mushrooms, and cook for 3 minutes more.
- 3
Add the Arborio rice; cook and stir for a few minutes until the rice looks glossy and is well coated with the onion mixture. Stir in the white wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium; add 1/3 of the hot chicken stock. Cook and stir until the chicken stock is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. Keep the risotto gently simmering as you stir in the chicken stock. Add 1/2 of the remaining stock, and stir for 5 minutes more. Finally, add the remaining stock, and continue cooking until the risotto is creamy and the rice is tender, about 5 minutes more. The rice should not be completely soft, but still have a little firmness when you bite it. Add a little water if needed to cook the rice to this point.
- 5
Remove the risotto from the heat, and stir in the heavy cream and Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
- Calories 446.06 kcal High 22%
- Protein 10.87 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 77.6 g 28%
- Total Fat 6.65 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.41 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 514.1 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.41 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.77 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 243.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Butter, and Button Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 446.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Chanterelle Mushroom. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 446.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto healthy?
- Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 446.06 calories and 10.87 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.1 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.41 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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