Description
Creamy French Duchess Potatoes elevate mashed potatoes into an elegant side dish with piped golden peaks. Rich butter and smooth egg yolks create a luxurious texture that brings sophisticated charm to your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 kg (2 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cubed)
Egg Components:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Additional Ingredients:
- 60 g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse whole potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Select a spacious cooking vessel and fill with cold water, adding a generous pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Gently submerge potatoes into the salted water and position over high heat, allowing liquid to reach a vigorous rolling boil.
- Reduce temperature to medium-high and let potatoes simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, periodically testing tenderness by inserting a sharp fork or knife into their center.
- Once potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced, immediately remove from heat and carefully drain using a colander.
- Allow potatoes to rest uncovered for 3-4 minutes, permitting residual moisture to evaporate naturally and preventing potential sogginess.
- Transfer potatoes to a clean work surface, ensuring they are cool enough to handle comfortably without burning fingers.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the fluffiest texture and best piping results.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to prevent soggy or watery mashed potatoes before piping.
- Use a ricer or food mill for the smoothest, lump-free potato mixture that creates elegant, uniform shapes when piped.
- For a lighter version, substitute some butter with Greek yogurt or use egg whites instead of whole eggs to reduce calorie content while maintaining a luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg