Sweet Lemon Risotto with Cinnamon and Vanilla

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan
  • Grater or zester
  • stirring spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 dl full-fat milk
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 lemons
  • 60 g butter
  • 200 g Arborio rice
  • 60 g sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons crème fraîche
  • Raspberry dessert sauce

Instructions

  • Bring the milk and the split vanilla pod to a simmer in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the vanilla pod from the milk, scrape out the seeds, and add them back into the milk.
  • Set the milk aside.
  • Grate the zest from the lemons.
  • In a separate heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the rice and stir until the grains are coated in butter and become translucent.
  • Add the lemon zest and 1 dl of the milk to the rice (be cautious of splattering) and stir.
  • Allow the rice to simmer over medium-low heat in an uncovered pan until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Gradually add the remaining milk to the rice, a little at a time, waiting until the previous addition is almost absorbed before adding more.
  • Stir the rice regularly.
  • The rice is ready when the grains are al dente and the mixture is creamy.
  • Stir in the sugar and crème fraîche, then let the risotto cool until lukewarm.
  • Divide the risotto into serving bowls and drizzle some raspberry sauce over each serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this sweet dessert risotto with a glass of chilled Moscato d’Asti. The light, sparkling wine with its fruity notes complements the citrusy and vanilla flavors of the risotto beautifully. For a non-alcoholic option, serve with a refreshing lemonade or sparkling water with a twist of lemon.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 63 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g
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Course Dessert / Rice
Cuisine Italian