Description
Creamy duchess potatoes elevate classic mashed potatoes with elegant French technique. Piped into delicate swirls and golden-baked, these luxurious potatoes offer a sophisticated side dish that impresses you at any special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cubed)
- 3 egg yolks
- 60 g (4 tbsps) unsalted butter, softened
- 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water, for egg wash
Instructions
- Boiling: Immerse whole potatoes in heavily salted water, simmering until easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and allow potatoes to release excess moisture.
- Mashing: Process boiled potatoes through a ricer or masher until ultra-smooth. Blend in butter, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, creating a uniform, silky mixture. Gently incorporate egg yolks, ensuring a rich, creamy texture.
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the potato mixture into a piping bag fitted with a decorative star tip.
- Piping: Elegantly pipe intricate rosettes or sculptural mounds onto the prepared surface. Delicately brush each potato creation with a whisked egg yolk for a lustrous, golden exterior.
- Baking: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until edges become crisp and golden, transforming the potato sculptures into a visually stunning side dish.
- Serving: Immediately present these sophisticated potato rosettes alongside roasted meats, creating a luxurious and visually appealing culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose Starchy Potatoes: Select high-starch varieties like Russet or Maris Piper for the smoothest, fluffiest texture that pipes beautifully.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to prevent soggy piped shapes and maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Temperature Matters: Let potato mixture cool slightly before adding egg yolks to prevent scrambling and maintain a silky, elegant consistency.
- Piping Precision: Practice consistent pressure and movement when piping to create uniform, professional-looking rosettes that cook evenly and look stunning on the plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg