Sweet Corn Risotto

This sweet buttery Corn Risotto is made with a delicious cream base of corn and coconut milk. Sautéed shallots in melted butter and fresh thyme gives this dish a deeper and irresistible flavor.

If if you love risotto but don’t feel like babysitting a pot in the heat of summer, check out my Instant Pot Corn Risotto!

As we approach the end of summer and the nights are cooling down, I can’t help but to crave the warmth and comfort of a sweet creamy risotto.

I love risotto in every shape and form. Last year I found myself on a Butternut Squash Risotto kick. It was intense, delicious and satisfying to say the least. But as I patiently await for my butternut squash to ripen in the garden, I decided to make this corn risotto.

This creamed corn risotto is sweet, buttery and delicious, hard to stop at one serving. I added fresh thyme and parmesan shavings on top and that was just perfect.

For the record I tested this recipe using both cooked and raw sweet corn. The end result was practically the same, so why bother cooking the corn prior. If you happen to have leftover corn in your fridge, go for it but raw sweet corn will do just fine.

what to expect from this corn risotto recipe

• Fairly easy recipe – Risotto likes attention (hands on) but other than that the steps are easy to follow. I break down as best as I can below
• Few key ingredients – yet so much flavor!
• Less heavy – still creamy but in a lighter form
• Coconut milk to infuse the corn – believe me these two flavors shine. But you can sub for heavy cream or milk if you like
• For a dairy free option (DF) – substitute the butter for coconut oil and opt out of parmesan cheese.

how to make a creamy corn risotto using fresh corn

1. infusion

We are going to use 3 ears of corn, remove kernels with a knife and transfer to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times until the corn starts to break down. Then add in 1/2 cup coconut milk (can or carton)

Pulse until mixture is creamy (see image above)

2. sautéing

The main reason why risottos are flavorful is because of this crucial step. Melt butter and add fragrant shallots, garlic and thyme. Sauté until fragrant.

Add in rice (arborio) and sauté to coat in this flavorful base, then add in corn cream mixture and remaining corn kernels (from last corncob).

3. cooking

Add water and cook on medium-low heat, stirring every so often until all the water has been absorbed and the recipe is creamy.

At this point you can add parmesan cheese (if using). Unless you are trying to avoid dairy I strongly recommend that you add parmesan cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.

what to serve with this corn risotto

Hearty meats go really well with risotto, so try this Dutch Oven Beef Stew recipe or for a Vegetarian meal try these Oven Roasted Veggies and sub the polenta for risotto.

This brothy Fish Stew recipe is also an amazing option to serve with risotto and this crusty Artisan Bread for dipping!

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