Most people think all risotto is cheesy, but it can be made completely without cheese. Vegan risotto can be just as creamy as risotto with cheese. The kind of rice used in risotto, Arborio rice, contains higher starch levels. Thus, the result is a creamier texture once cooked. In the traditional method of making risotto, the creamy texture is also achieved from slow, constant stirring. In the instant pot, the intense pressure helps release the starches in the Arborio rice, making it extra creamy.