Description
This Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Sauce is a luxurious, creamy blend of tangy Gorgonzola cheese and earthy truffle, perfect for elevating steaks, pasta, roasted vegetables, and more. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, it delivers bold, decadent flavor and gourmet elegance with minimal effort, ideal for dinners, special occasions, or weeknight indulgences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 100g creamy crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil or 1 tablespoon truffle paste
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
- 1/4 cup sautéed wild mushrooms (for mushroom infusion variation)
- Pinch of chili flakes (for spicy kick variation)
- 1/4 cup white wine (for wine-enhanced variation)
- Additional fresh herbs such as rosemary or sage (for herb-focused variation)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Finely crumble the Gorgonzola cheese to ensure quick, even melting. Mince the garlic and measure out the heavy cream and butter for easy use.
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, creating a flavorful base without bitterness.
- Add the Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to help the cream reduce and thicken slightly, preparing it for the cheese.
- Melt the Gorgonzola: Gradually add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese while whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce. Allow the cheese to melt completely, blending the flavors evenly.
- Finish with Truffle: Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the truffle oil or truffle paste carefully to preserve its delicate aroma. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Optional Herb Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the sauce before serving for freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use high-quality, creamy Gorgonzola for the best melt and flavor.
- Keep the heat low while melting the cheese to prevent graininess or separation.
- Add truffle oil at the end to preserve its aroma and nuanced flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency by thinning with a splash of milk if too thick, or simmer longer for a thicker sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor, or gently reheat on low, stirring continuously and adding cream or milk as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Gorgonzola sauce, truffle cream sauce, creamy cheese sauce, easy gourmet sauce, pasta sauce, steak sauce
