Description
Silky smooth Duchess Potatoes elevate classic mashed potatoes with French culinary elegance. Piped into elegant swirls and golden-baked, these creamy potato clouds promise a luxurious side dish you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sea salt, for garnish
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Peel and quarter potatoes, then submerge in salted water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Heat oven to 425°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently melt butter and warm cream in separate containers, setting aside for later use.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, returning to pot on low heat to eliminate excess moisture. Mash or rice until achieving a silky, lump-free texture.
- Incorporate melted butter, warmed cream, grated Parmesan, selected seasonings, and egg yolks. Blend until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Transfer potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a decorative star tip. Create elegant rosette shapes on prepared baking sheet, spacing each design approximately one inch apart.
- Delicately brush piped potato rosettes with remaining melted butter. Roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most pipeable texture.
- Use a potato ricer for ultra-smooth mashed potatoes without lumps, ensuring perfect piping consistency.
- Chill piped potatoes for 15 minutes before baking to help maintain intricate rosette shapes and prevent spreading.
- For gluten-free version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternative to keep recipe adaptable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 357 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg