Description
Creamy, luxurious Duchess Potatoes elevate any dinner table with French culinary elegance. Piped into delicate swirls and baked to golden perfection, you’ll savor each rich, buttery bite of this classic side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet potatoes
- 2 egg yolks
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Scrub and peel potatoes, cutting them into uniform chunks. Submerge in generously salted water and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes and transform into silky, lump-free puree using a potato masher or rigor.
- Gently warm heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, allowing butter to melt completely and integrate with cream.
- Incorporate warm cream mixture into potato puree, whisking meticulously to achieve a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Fold in vibrant egg yolks, complementing with delicate seasoning of salt, freshly cracked pepper, and a whisper of fragrant nutmeg.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the potato mixture. Artfully pipe elegant, swirled rosettes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring uniform height and shape.
- Position sheet in a preheated oven at 400F (200C). Roast for 20-25 minutes until edges transform into a golden, crisp exterior while maintaining a creamy interior.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to prevent a watery texture and help achieve crispy edges.
- Use a ricer or food mill for ultra-smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes that create a silky piped texture.
- Whip egg yolks thoroughly before incorporating to guarantee a rich, uniform consistency and prevent streaking.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding roasted garlic, herbs like chives or thyme, or grated cheese for a personalized twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg