Description
Silky smooth Duchess Potatoes elevate classic mashed potatoes into an elegant French side dish with piped golden peaks. Luxurious butter and rich egg yolks create a delicate, creamy texture that delivers pure comfort on your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (for garnish)
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cleanse russet potatoes under cool running water, then meticulously peel and slice into uniform chunks ensuring even cooking potential.
- Submerge potato pieces in a capacious pot filled with salted cold water, positioning over high thermal intensity until liquid reaches vigorous bubbling state. Simmer for approximately 18 minutes, verifying tenderness through gentle fork piercing.
- Evacuate liquid completely through colander, returning potatoes to heated vessel to eliminate residual moisture. Transform potatoes into silken texture using potato ricer, creating cloud-like consistency.
- Incorporate luxurious elements: warm cream, melted butter, finely grated Parmesan, delicate seasonings, and rich egg yolks. Whisk ingredients until harmoniously blended, maintaining velvety smoothness.
- Prepare culinary canvas by arranging parchment membrane across baking surface. Preheat thermal chamber to 425°F, creating ideal roasting environment.
- Carefully transfer potato mixture into pastry apparatus equipped with ornate star-shaped nozzle. Artfully construct elegant rosettes, positioning each swirled creation approximately one inch apart.
- Delicately brush potato formations with remaining golden butter, enhancing potential for caramelized exterior.
- Position tray within heated chamber, allowing transformation for 15-20 minutes until edges acquire crisp, amber-toned perimeter.
- Extract from oven, garnish with freshly chopped verdant herbs, sprinkle complementary sea salt crystals, and present immediately for optimal gustatory experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different potato varieties like Yukon Gold or Russet for varying textures and richness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, creamy potato mixture without lumps.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before mashing to prevent watery consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, skip Parmesan or replace with nutritional yeast.
- Pipe potatoes with professional pastry technique for elegant restaurant-style presentation.
- Make ahead by preparing potato mounds and refrigerating before baking for easy entertaining.
- Create flavor variations by adding roasted garlic, herbs, or cheese to potato mixture.
- Control piping height and shape for consistent, beautiful golden-brown edges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg