Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground white pepper
  • 5 tablespoons polenta
  • 5 tablespoons semolina
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Fontina or Telme
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for dusting

Method

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the stock and cream, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the nutmeg and salt.
  • Whisk in the polenta and semolina and cook over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are soft.
  • Fold in the cheeses.
  • Serve immediately or reserve.
  • To encourage polenta to come cleanly out of the pan, cook over medium heat.
  • Run a spatula or wooden spoon around the sides of the pan to clean off the polenta.
  • Do not stir, but wait and watch for a few seconds until a large bubble begins to form and pushes the polenta upward.
  • Pour immediately into a warm dish.
  • The polenta can be made ahead and reheated: add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water or stock, cover the dish, and reheat in the microwave or over low heat.
  • Whisk well before serving.
  • Grate a dusting of Parmesan over the top just before serving.