Risotto with ultra creamy Roquefort: The essential recipe to savor September as never before

Monday 15 September 2025 10:00 - Patricia González
Risotto with ultra creamy Roquefort: The essential recipe to savor September as never before

Risotto has a reputation for being a demanding dish, almost reserved for special occasions. However, it requires no more effort than many everyday recipes. With rice, a good broth and a cheese with character such as Roquefort, you can prepare a creamy and elegant lunch or dinner in less time than you think, perfect even for a weekday. All it takes is a little attention and the desire to enjoy to turn the everyday into something extraordinary.

Ingredients for cooking an ultra creamy Roquefort risotto

  • 3/4 cup round risotto rice
  • 1 shallot
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 4 oz Roquefort cheese
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 stock cube
  • cold butter

How to prepare the recipe, step by step

  1. Bring the water with the stock cube to the boil, or use hot vegetable stock directly. In another pan, heat a little oil and gently fry the chopped shallot. Add the rice and sauté for a few minutes.
  2. Pour the white wine, stir and let the alcohol evaporate. Then add a little hot stock and cook over low heat, stirring until the rice absorbs it.
  3. Continue adding broth little by little (it must be hot), always waiting for the rice to absorb it before the next addition.
  4. When the rice is almost ready, add the crumbled Roquefort cheese and mix well with the risotto.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and add a small cube of cold butter. Stir vigorously to butter the risotto, achieving a shiny and creamy emulsion.
  6. Let stand for a minute, serve immediately and enjoy this risotto full of character.

Chef's keys to a perfect and creamy risotto

  • Choose the right rice: Carnaroli or Arborio, for their high starch content.
  • Always keep the broth warm: it keeps the rice cooking evenly and releases the starch little by little.
  • Stir with intention: just enough to release the creaminess of the rice without breaking it.
  • Butter at the end: off the heat, add butter and cheese for a silky texture.
  • Serve at the moment: risotto does not wait, it arrives at the table at its exact moment.

Would you like to try it?

Roquefort risotto is not a dish to get complicated, but to enjoy the moment. With few ingredients and a little care, the intensity of the cheese melts with the softness of the rice to create a simple and special lunch at the same time. An ideal recipe for those days when you want to treat yourself without leaving home.

Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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