Interested in spicing up the holiday? Chefs Marion, Anthony, Rosanna, John and Elaina of the New York City restaurant Fresco by Scotto share delicious and easy-to-make gourmet recipes to celebrate Columbus Day. Learn how to make swordfish with peperonata olive oil, three-cheese polenta gratin and a warm chocolate risotto pudding:
Warm chocolate risotto pudding with dates and orange zest The Scotto Family
4-6 servings
1. Combine cocoa powder, heavy cream, whole milk, arborio rice and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
2. Whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Temper hot liquid into egg mixture.
3. Add chocolate and whisk until melted completely.
4. Add 1 cup heavy cream, pour into casserole dish, add dates and bake in a water bath at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
211798366049106048227770cocoa powder0.5cup1/2 cup cocoa powderheavy cream1quart1 quart heavy creamwhole milk2cup2 cups whole milkarborio rice0.75cup3/4 cup arborio riceGrated zest of 1 orangeegg yolks55 egg yolkswhole eggs33 whole eggsgranulated sugar1cup1 cup granulated sugarvanilla extract1teaspoon1 teaspoon vanilla extractground cinnamon2teaspoon2 teaspoons ground cinnamonbittersweet chocolate, chopped8ounce8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, choppedheavy cream1cup1 cup heavy creamchopped dates2cup2 cups chopped dates