Silvia Baldini

Creamy Polenta

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 10

Appears in
Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook: Stirring the Pot
Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook

By Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke

Published 2023

  • About

Fun fact: Stovetop pressure cookers and electric cookers like the Instant Pot are great alternatives for cutting time and labor. Fry cold leftover polenta and dust with grated Parmesan. Cut into small bite-size morsels and serve as an aperitif.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup medium-grind polenta
  • ⅓ cup

Method

  1. In a 2-quart heavy stainless-steel saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching. Add the polenta in a slow stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Whisk until the milk is absorbed. Reduce heat to very low (use of “f