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Parmesan Cream

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Simple and easy-to-make Parmesan cream with 3 ingredients and nutmeg, if you like. This is somewhat how cheese was born: the problem was preserving the abundant milk. This was the issue for early nomadic humans who, while wandering and milking cows, stored milk in clay pots. They planned to drink it quickly but noticed the milk had changed flavor. Unfortunately, having nothing else to eat, they decided to taste it and found it good. The rest is history. Parmesan is one of the D.O.C. Italian cheeses from the regions of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, Modena, and Mantua. Parmesan is a highly nutritious food, and here’s an interesting fact: in 1996, Italian astronaut Maurizio Cheli even took it to space.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 6
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
135.78 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 135.78 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 1.21 (g) of which sugars 1.06 (g)
  • Proteins 6.18 (g)
  • Fat 11.82 (g) of which saturated 3.61 (g)of which unsaturated 1.87 (g)
  • Fibers 0.03 (g)
  • Sodium 100.03 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 oz grated Parmesan
  • 3 1/2 oz fresh liquid cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Tools

  • Small Pot
  • Hand Whisk
  • Grater

Steps

  • Heat the milk and cream in a small pot, start adding the grated Parmesan, one teaspoon at a time, stirring with the whisk. Stir until you have added all the Parmesan, always over low heat. Complete with a sprinkle of nutmeg. That’s it, there’s nothing more to do, and the Parmesan cream is ready in 15 minutes.

  • Here is the ready Parmesan cream.

Tips

Here is a recipe for radicchio and walnut pesto with Parmesan to dress pasta, prepared raw, so very quick.

https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/pesto-radicchio-e-noci/

https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/pesto-radicchio-e-noci/

https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/pesto-radicchio-e-noci/

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • Can milk be replaced with something else in the Parmesan cream?

    Yes, you can replace the milk with broth or water to prepare the Parmesan cream.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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