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Easy Duchess Potatoes: Creamy Inside, Golden Outside

Close-up of several beautifully piped and baked duchess potatoes with crispy, golden-brown edges.
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Learn how to make elegant Duchess Potatoes. This recipe focuses on simple steps to achieve a creamy interior and a perfectly golden, crispy exterior, making them a showstopper side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with cold, salted water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes completely. Return the potatoes to the hot, empty pot and let them sit over low heat for 2 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, to dry out any excess moisture. Remove from heat.
  4. Mash the potatoes thoroughly until completely smooth. You can use a potato ricer for the best texture.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the heavy cream over medium heat until just warm. Do not boil.
  6. Add the warm butter and cream mixture to the mashed potatoes. Mix until just combined.
  7. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the 4 egg yolks. Add the yolks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the potato mixture. Mix gently until everything is incorporated. Do not overmix. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape when piped.
  8. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Transfer the potato mixture to a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like a Wilton 1M).
  10. Pipe mounds or swirls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each potato.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
  12. Lightly brush the tops of the piped potatoes with the egg wash.
  13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
  14. Serve these elegant potato rosettes immediately.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, use a potato ricer instead of a standard masher.
  • If your mixture seems too soft to pipe, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before piping.
  • For Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 clove minced garlic into the potato mixture before adding the egg yolks.
  • You can prepare the piped shapes ahead of time, place them on the baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Brush with egg wash just before baking.

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