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truffle cream sauce in a skillet
5 from 6 votes

Creamy Truffle Sauce

Blog: www.nextinlime.com

Author: Nelo
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter - (Note A)
  • ¼ (28 g) medium onion - finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic - finely minced large cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) chicken or vegetable broth/stock - low sodium (Note A)
  • 1 cup (237 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¾ cup (75 g) parmesan cheese - freshly grated, press down tightly into the cup to measure (Note B)
  • 1 teaspoon black truffle oil - or white truffle oil

Instructions

  • First melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until it becomes translucent. Then add minced garlic and dried thyme and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the broth/stock, stir, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Next put in heavy whipping cream, salt, ground black pepper and white pepper. Stir until everything is mixed well. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it slightly thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent any scorching.
  • Then put grated parmesan cheese and stir (or whisk) until all cheese is melted and well combined. Turn the heat off.
  • Mix in truffle oil. Then do a taste test and adjust your seasoning as desired.
  • You can drizzle this creamy goodness over grilled vegetables, seared chicken or steak. Or simply serve as a dip for warm, crusty bread. So many ways to use it (see Note C for serving ideas).

Notes

Note A: Salt quantity – when using salted butter and/or regular broth (not the low-sodium option), reduce the amount of added salt in half. Taste the final sauce, then add more salt if needed.
Note B: Parmesan – if you don't have parmesan or want to try a different cheese,  grana padano, pecorino romano or asiago are solid replacements to choose from.
Note C: Helpful content – Click on the links below for related useful content in the main body of the post.
Note D: Related – Try this creamy truffle chicken next.