Description
Silky smooth Duchess Potatoes elevate classic mashed potatoes into an elegant French side dish with graceful piped edges. Buttery peaks golden-brown from the oven promise a luxurious companion to roasted meats that you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 large egg yolks
Dairy and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously salted water bath, allowing them to simmer until effortlessly pierced by a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes and return to the cooking vessel, transforming them into a silky, lump-free puree using a robust mashing technique.
- Incorporate butter, velvety cream, golden egg yolks, delicate seasonings, and a whisper of nutmeg, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Ignite the oven to a robust 400°F, preparing a baking surface with protective parchment or a light grease coating.
- Carefully transfer the potato mixture into a piping apparatus equipped with an elegant star-shaped nozzle.
- Artfully construct decorative rosettes or sculptural mounds across the prepared baking landscape, ensuring precise and uniform placement.
- For an indulgent twist, cascade a delicate snowfall of grated Parmesan across the potato formations, promising a crisp, savory enhancement.
- Allow the potato sculptures to transform in the heated environment, developing a golden, crisp exterior that glistens and beckons for 15-20 minutes.
- Conclude by adorning with freshly chopped parsley, presenting a vibrant, temperature-perfect accompaniment ready to grace the dining tableau.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the most luxurious, creamy texture.
- Mash potatoes while they’re hot to prevent lumps and achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling to ensure crispy, defined piping edges.
- For gluten-free version, skip any cheese toppings and use dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast.
- Vegetarian option works perfectly as is, making this recipe incredibly versatile.
- Prepare piping bag with a large star tip for elegant, restaurant-quality presentation.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare potato mixture and pipe onto baking sheet, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Experiment with herbs like chives or rosemary for additional flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 482 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg