Description
Creamy French golden duchess potatoes elevate any dinner with elegant swirls of buttery potato peaks. Crisp exterior and silky interior guarantee a memorable side dish that guests will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Dairy and Cream:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cleanse and segment the potatoes, then submerge them in cold, salted water within a spacious cooking vessel. Elevate the temperature to a vigorous boil and allow the potatoes to simmer until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a utensil, approximately 15–20 minutes.
- Thoroughly drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Transform the cooked potatoes into a velvety puree using a masher or potato ricer, ensuring a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Gently warm butter, cream, and milk in a separate pan, creating a luscious liquid base. Infuse the mixture with garlic powder, white pepper, and salt, whisking to integrate the seasonings seamlessly.
- Gradually fold the aromatic dairy mixture into the potato puree, stirring meticulously to achieve a uniform, silky texture.
- Incorporate egg yolks one at a time, blending thoroughly to create a rich, aerated potato mixture that promises a delicate, cloud-like finish.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Load the potato mixture into a piping bag adorned with a decorative star tip, and artfully create elegant swirls or refined mounds.
- Position the potato formations in the heated oven, allowing them to transform into golden, crisp-edged delicacies over 15–20 minutes.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan and vibrant chopped parsley across the surface. Serve immediately to preserve their exquisite texture and temperature.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are uniformly cut for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Use a potato ricer or food mill for ultra-smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes with a silky consistency.
- Warm dairy ingredients before mixing prevents cooling the potato mixture and maintains creamy temperature.
- Pipe slowly and steadily to create elegant, uniform potato swirls that look professionally prepared.
- For gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Make ahead by preparing potato mixture and refrigerating, then pipe and bake just before serving to maintain crisp edges.
- Substitute heavy cream with milk or plant-based alternatives for lighter dietary options.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or thyme for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 369
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg