Risotto: 20 Perfect Recipes for Christmas

If you’re running out of ideas for your Christmas menu, try risotto.

Before scrolling through the above gallery, get some inspiration from our recommendations. 

The base

Christmas is a time to indulge: foie gras, caviar, the finest salmon, oysters, and bottles set aside for special occasions. Rice should be high quality so consult our purchase guide. 

Presentation

What separates Christmas risottos from the traditional ones is not only the ingredients but also how it's presented. One of the most difficult aesthetics to achieve is a preparation that looks too compact and uniform. To achieve the right consistency, follow the recipe steps. If it has clams, for example, set aside five or six per person to place on the dish before serving. The same goes for pomegranate, bacon, mushrooms, and cheese — set aside some for the final garnish.

Recipes

Here's our selection of 20 Christmas risottos with mushrooms, raspadura, pumpkin, clams, taleggio cheese, tangerine, and more.