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Duchess Potatoes

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
freezing time1 day

Equipment

  • Potato Ricer (not necessary to make it - just makes it easier)
  • Stand Mixer (not necessary to make it - just makes easier)

Ingredients

  • 2 kgs potatoes any potato that is suitable for mash is good for this recipe
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp good french butter
  • 1/3 cup pure cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into fairly equal sizes. Boil in a large pot until tender. Drain in a colander allowing to steam off all the moisture and shaking every now and then.
  • Using a potato ricer (if you have one) mash the potato into a large bowl for an electric mixer. (If you don't have a potato ricer or an electric mixer just use a masher and make sure there are no lumps).
  • Add the butter, salt, nutmeg and cream. Mix with the mixer for approximately 5 minutes until really smooth.
  • Add the egg yolks and mix on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Using a large piping bag with a star tip pipe the potatoes into high mounds. I piped them on to baking paper in the containers I would place into the freezer.
  • If you're not going to freeze overnight I would recommend freezing for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 200C°. Mix the egg and milk well.
  • Remove potato from freezer and place on a large tray, on baking paper. Brush with egg and milk mix - go lightly with this you don't want it to gather at the bottom as the stacks will collapse.
  • Bake in oven for 30 minutes.