Description
A rich and velvety Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Sauce that combines tangy Gorgonzola cheese with the earthy aroma of truffle oil. This versatile sauce is perfect for enhancing pasta, steak, chicken, or roasted vegetables, delivering a gourmet flavor in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 100g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil or 1 teaspoon truffle butter
- 1 small shallot or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Shallots or Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots or garlic and sauté gently until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, to infuse the sauce with savory notes.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce slightly by cooking for 3-5 minutes to thicken and intensify the cream’s flavor.
- Incorporate Gorgonzola Cheese: Lower the heat and crumble in the Gorgonzola cheese, stirring continuously until it fully melts into the cream, creating a silky, smooth texture. Keep the heat low to prevent separation.
- Enhance with Truffle Oil: Drizzle a small amount of truffle oil or stir in truffle butter. Start with a little and adjust to taste, as truffle is potent and provides an earthy aroma.
- Season and Finish: Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Optionally, stir in chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially fresh cream and authentic Gorgonzola, for the best flavor.
- Keep the heat low throughout to prevent the sauce from curdling or separating.
- Add truffle oil gradually as its potency can vary widely.
- Whisk or stir constantly after adding cheese to maintain a smooth texture without lumps.
- Freshly ground black pepper nicely balances the cheese’s tang without overpowering it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Gorgonzola sauce, Truffle cream sauce, Gourmet sauce, Pasta sauce, Steak sauce, Creamy sauce, Easy sauce recipe
