Creamy Dark Chocolate Risotto Recipe: The Ultimate Sweet Italian Dessert

Easy Steps to Cook Chocolate Risotto Like an Italian Chef

Let’s be honest, when you hear "risotto," your mind probably conjures images of creamy Parmesan, earthy mushrooms, or maybe a splash of white wine. I get it. It's a savoury cornerstone of Italian cuisine. But what if I told you this humble rice dish could be a decadent, surprisingly delightful dessert Buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the world of Dark Chocolate Risotto.

Sweet and Surprising: Your Guide to the Perfect Dessert Risotto

The beauty of a dessert risotto lies in its unexpectedness. It takes a familiar comfort food and flips it on its head, creating a truly memorable culinary experience. The creamy, starchy texture of the arborio rice that makes risotto so satisfying in savoury dishes? It’s the perfect vehicle for rich, molten chocolate. It’s like the most luxurious rice pudding you’ve ever encountered, but with a sophisticated edge.

Think of it as a blank canvas, ready to be adorned with whatever sweet dreams you can muster. But for this particular adventure, we’re sticking to a classic, albeit slightly less common, combination: the deep, sophisticated embrace of dark chocolate. It’s a bold choice, I know, but trust me, the slight bitterness of good quality dark chocolate perfectly balances the sweetness and the inherent richness of the dish. It's an Italian dessert with a modern, daring twist.

⭐️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 20 minutes (max)
🍴 Serves: 4

Ingredients:

600 ml milk

25 g sugar

50 g butter

125 g arborio rice

50 g toasted hazelnuts, chopped

50 g sultanas

125 g good-quality dark chocolate, grated

splash of brandy (optional)

grated chocolate and more chopped hazelnuts to decorate

Instructions:

1. Put the milk and sugar into a saucepan and heat to simmering point.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan, add the rice and stir well to coat the grains.

3. Add a ladleful of the hot milk and stir well. When the rice has absorbed the milk, add another ladleful.  Continue to add the milk in stages and stir until it is absorbed. The rice should be slightly al dente and with a creamy sauce.

4. Finally, add the hazelnuts, sultanas and grated chocolate and mix quickly.  Serve decorated with a little grated chocolate.  Try not to overmix the chocolate as the marbled effect looks good. 

5. For a special treat, add a splash of brandy just before decorating and serving the risotto.

And there you have it – a sweet risotto that will have your taste buds singing. It’s a decadent, surprisingly easy dessert that’s sure to spark conversation. Go on, be brave. Embrace the sweet side of risotto. You won’t regret it!