Description
Duchess Potatoes are a classic French dish that combines the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with the elegance of piped shapes, making them perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds of starchy potatoes
peeled and chopped into chunks
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
softened
2 large egg yolks
at room temperature
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the chopped potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash until smooth.
- Incorporate the softened butter, egg yolks, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper into the mashed potatoes until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a piping bag, pipe the potato mixture into decorative shapes onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in grated cheese or finely chopped herbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 duchess potatoes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Duchess Potatoes, potato recipes, French cuisine, elegant sides, creamy potatoes