Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a slow steady stream.
- The liquid will be absorbed and the cornmeal will lock up; don't freak, just whisk through it.
- Lower the heat and continue to whisk until the polenta is thick and smooth, about 20 minutes.
- Add the cream and 2 tablespoons of the butter; continue to stir until incorporated and creamy, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the polenta from the heat and pour it into a small baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a small skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Swirl the pan over the heat and cook the butter until golden and nutty, about 1 minute.
- Add the raisins and pine nuts, tossing to coat in the brown butter.
- Pour the raisins and pine nuts over the top of the polenta and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes and serve.
chicken broth, salt, polenta, heavy cream, unsalted butter, kosher salt, raisins, pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/creamy-polenta-with-raisins-and-pine-nuts-recipe.html (may not work)