Description
Creamy, golden Duchess Potatoes shine as a classic French side dish with elegant piped potato peaks. Rich butter and smooth egg yolks elevate simple mashed potatoes into an impressive culinary presentation you’ll savor alongside roasted meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cubed)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 60 g (4 tbsps) unsalted butter, softened
- 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse whole potatoes under running water, eliminating all surface dirt and debris.
- Boiling Setup: Place potatoes in a large pot filled with cold, salted water, ensuring complete submersion.
- Cooking Process: Bring water to a robust boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Drainage and Cooling: Drain potatoes in a colander, then spread on a work surface to air-dry for 3-4 minutes, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Peeling Technique: Carefully remove potato skins while potatoes are still warm, using a kitchen towel or peeler to strip away the exterior.
- Mashing Method: Transfer peeled potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash until smooth, incorporating butter, egg yolks, cream, salt, and white pepper.
- Piping Preparation: Transfer potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle, ensuring a smooth, consistent texture.
- Shaping Process: Pipe elegant rosettes onto a baking sheet, creating uniform, decorative potato mounds with defined ridges.
- Finishing Touch: Brush piped potatoes with egg wash and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the fluffiest, most luxurious texture.
- Prevent Waterlogging: Drain potatoes thoroughly and let them steam-dry to avoid excess moisture that can make the dish soggy.
- Piping Technique Elevates Presentation: Use a star-tipped pastry bag for elegant, professional-looking swirled peaks when shaping the potatoes.
- Temperature Control is Key: Ensure potatoes are hot when whipping to create a smooth, silky consistency and maintain optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg