Instant Pot 3-Cheese Risotto
If you’ve been too intimidated to try making homemade risotto, have no fear – the Instant Pot is here! This easy pressure cooker recipe makes creamy risotto with a shockingly low amount of effort on your part. Start with the ingredients suggested here, then feel free to experiment with different cheeses (Asiago and Romano are great choices) or by adding sliced vegetables or mushrooms.
Servings Prep Time
6servings 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Select the sauté function on the pressure cooker (if using an electric pressure cooker; for stovetop pressure cookers, heat over a burner on medium-high heat). Melt the butter in the pot.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and wine and stir well. Sauté for 2 1/2 minutes, then stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream,* salt, and pepper. Press cancel or turn off the burner.
  4. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid, make sure the pressure/steam-release switch is set to sealing, and set the cooking time to 6 minutes at high/normal pressure (if using an electric pressure cooker; for stovetop pressure cookers, heat over a burner on high heat, set a timer for 6 minutes after the pot has reached pressure, then reduce the heat to low). It will take 10 to 11 minutes for the pot to come to pressure before the cooking time begins.
  5. After the pressure cooking time ends, electric pressure cookers will automatically turn off their heat (stovetop pressure cookers must be removed from the heat). Release the pressure using the manufacturer’s quick-release method.
  6. Open the lid and gradually stir in the cheeses until they are melted.
  7. Let the risotto sit in the pot, uncovered, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, then serve.
Recipe Notes

*Ingredient Tip: For a lighter variation, you can substitute an additional cup of broth in place of the heavy cream. For more easy Instant Pot recipes like this, you’ll love my cookbook, Pressure Cooker Cookbook for Beginners! Buy your copy now!