Jul 14 2026
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Creamy Polenta Recipe

Inspired by Treva
Time50m
Serves4

Make Creamy Polenta Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking the Polenta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Add Polenta

    Once the water is boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of polenta to prevent lumps from forming.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, for about 30-40 minutes until it thickens.

Making it Creamy

  1. 4

    Add Cream and Butter

    When the polenta has thickened, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of butter until fully incorporated.

  2. 5

    Incorporate Cheese

    Add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 6

    Plate the Polenta

    Spoon the creamy polenta into serving bowls.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Top with your choice of optional toppings such as chopped herbs, sautéed mushrooms, or grilled vegetables.

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