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Michelin-Star Pumpkin Risotto | Crispy Sage Pesto & Parmesan Air


Slow-roasted pumpkin. Oven-dried cherry tomatoes. Crispy sage pesto. Parmesan air.

This dish takes autumn’s humble harvest and transforms it into something truly Michelin-worthy.

In this cinematic masterclass, Chef Shane Spencer walks you through every detail — from caramelizing pumpkin for a deeply flavorful risotto base, to whipping a feather-light Parmesan air that melts as it lands. Each element harmonizes: the sweetness of roasted pumpkin, the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, the herbal lift of sage, and the delicate salt of cheese foam — pure balance in every bite.


🍽️ Components

  • Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

  • Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes

  • Crispy Sage & Parsley Pesto with Toasted Pecans

  • Parmesan Air


Bring fine dining home with this cinematic autumn classic — perfect for your next dinner party or cozy weekend indulgence.



🎃 Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

Yield: 4 portions


Ingredients

½ roasted pumpkin (≈ 300–350 g flesh)

2 qts (1.9 L) chicken or vegetable stock, kept warm

4 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 shallots, finely diced

200–300 ml Chardonnay (¾–1¼ cups)

250 g Arborio rice (≈ 1¼ cups)

2–3 g dried porcini mushrooms, finely chopped

Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

2–4 tbsp cold butter, to finish (monte au beurre)


Method:

Cut pumpkin into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season lightly, and roast at 200°C / 400°F for 25–30 min until caramelized and tender.


🧀 Parmesan Air

Yield: ~300 ml (for 4–6 plates)


Ingredients

225 ml whole milk (¾ cup + 1 tbsp)

25 ml light cream (1 tbsp + 2 tsp)

100 g finely grated Parmesan (≈ 1 cup, packed)

1.2 g soy lecithin (½ tsp)

0.3 g xanthan gum (⅛ tsp)

Pinch of salt (optional)


🌿 Crispy Sage Pesto

Yield: ~1 cup


Ingredients

40–50 g fresh parsley (leaves only)

25–35 g crispy sage leaves (cooled completely after frying)

35 g toasted pecans

30 g finely grated Parmesan

Sherry vinegar, to taste (start with 1–2 tsp)

Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste (≈ 80–100 ml / ⅓–½ cup)

Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste


🛠️ Recommended Tools & Ingredients used for Michelin-Star Pumpkin Risotto

Arborio Rice: Sanniti Arborio Rice

Vitamix Blender: Vita Mix Blender

Microplane Zester: Microplane Zester

Nonstick Fry Pan: Caraway Mini Fry Pan…and more listed below 👇


✨ Bring the Michelin kitchen home.

Cook like a chef. Plate like an artist. Taste the season.


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