Duchess Potatoes
These pretty little duchess potatoes are always a holiday favorite. This recipe for homemade pommes duchesse is easy to make and tastes wonderful.
Servings: 25 pieces
Ingredients
- 500 grams starchy potatoes peeled
- 1 egg yolk
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- Salt pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Equipment
- Potato masher or potato ricer
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and return to the pot. Mash until completely smooth.
- Add the egg yolk and butter and stir through the potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mash to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (Wilton 1M) and pipe swirls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25 minutes at 375°F/190°C (conventional oven) until golden.
- Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley before serving, if you like.
Tips
You can swap the nutmeg for another ground spice you enjoy in mashed potatoes.
How to store
Keeps up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator.