Description
Creamy, elegant Duchess Potatoes deliver French culinary sophistication with whipped potato perfection. Piped into delicate swirls and golden-baked, these luxurious spuds will elevate your dining experience with their rich, buttery charm.
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 chop potatoes into uniform chunks, ensuring even cooking. Submerge in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a rolling boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes yield easily when pierced with a fork.
- While potatoes cook, prepare additional ingredients by melting butter and warming cream to room temperature for seamless incorporation.
- Drain potatoes completely, then return to pot. Heat on low for 1-2 minutes to evaporate residual moisture, preventing soggy texture.
- Process potatoes through a ricer or masher until silky smooth, eliminating all lumps. Incorporate melted butter, warm cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Blend egg yolks into the mixture, creating a rich, golden consistency.
- Load potato mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Create elegant swirled mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them approximately one inch apart.
- Generously brush potato mounds with remaining melted butter to encourage crisp, golden edges. Roast in a preheated 425°F oven for 15-20 minutes until tops turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley. Sprinkle with a delicate pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Use a potato ricer for the smoothest, fluffiest texture without any lumps, creating a velvety base for your Duchess Potatoes.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend seamlessly and create a more consistent potato mixture.
- Pipe the potatoes in one confident motion to achieve elegant, uniform swirls that look professionally prepared.
- For a gluten-free version, simply omit the Parmesan cheese or replace it with a dairy-free alternative like nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg