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Duchess potatoes

Elevate your dining experience with our Duchess Potatoes recipe, an exquisite French side dish known for its delicate texture and graceful presentation. These piped potatoes, crisped to perfection on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior, are a testament to the elegance of French cuisine. Ideal for special occasions or to add a touch of sophistication to any meal, Duchess Potatoes are surprisingly simple to prepare.

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Preparation 35 min
Baking 25 min
Servings 4
Level Débutant

Recipes Main dishes Side Dish Duchess potatoes

Main dishes
Side Dish
Specialties
Vegetarian

Ingredients

Potato : 850 grams
Unsalted butter : 90 grams
Egg yolks : 2
Egg : 1
Salt : 1 pinch
Pepper : 1 pinch

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Note

To vary the recipe a little, you can season the potatoes with a dash of Espelette pepper or nutmeg.

Tip

You can use a macaroon baking mat for poaching, as the indentations will allow you to make even potatoes.

Preparation steps

Step 1
Peel and chop the potatoes.
Heat for 30 minutes in a stewpot filled with water.
Step 2
When potatoes are soft, drain and mashed potato with a potato masher.
Add the butter.
Step 3
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Place the purée in a piping bag with a fluted tip and shape the duchesse potatoes on a sheet of baking parchment or silicone paper.
Bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Baking information
- Temperature 25°C
- Heat rotary
- Baking time 3 h 20
Step 5
The potatoes are ready when they are golden brown.

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