Pomme Duchess
If you want to take mashed potatoes up a notch and make them look like they belong on a restaurant plate, Pomme Duchess (or Duchess Potatoes) are the way to go. They’re buttery, creamy, and piped into pretty little swirls that bake until golden on the outside but stay soft and fluffy inside. Honestly, they’re like the fancy cousin of mashed potatoes, and they taste just as good as they look!
This recipe is easier than it looks, and it’s perfect for holiday dinners, special occasions, or even just when you feel like adding something extra to your weeknight meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil the potatoes
Start by bringing a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Peel your potatoes, cut them into chunks, and cook for about 25 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.
Prep the oven
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a baking tray with nonstick spray so your little potato swirls don’t stick.
Mash with creaminess
Drain the potatoes and let them cool off for about 5 minutes. Add them to a mixing bowl with half of the butter, the cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and dreamy.
Add the yolks
Mix in the egg yolks and mash just until combined. Don’t overdo it, you want them creamy, not gummy.
Pipe it pretty
Grab a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill it with the mashed potatoes, and pipe swirls onto your prepared baking tray. Think ice cream swirls, but potato-style.
Butter on top
Melt the remaining butter in the microwave (20–30 seconds) and lightly brush it over the tops of your piped potatoes.
Bake to golden
Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the tops are beautifully golden brown.
Serve & enjoy
Plate them up and watch your guests’ eyes light up. They’re crispy, fluffy, buttery perfection!
Tips & Tricks
✨ Want them extra golden? Add a tiny pinch of paprika before baking.
✨ Don’t skip the piping bag, it’s what gives them that signature fancy swirl look.
✨ You can make them ahead of time! Just pipe onto the tray, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
Pomme Duchess might sound fancy, but really they’re just mashed potatoes all dressed up for a party. They’re gorgeous on the table and taste just as good as they look. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or any dinner you want to make feel a little special.
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Pomme Duchess
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. yellow potatoes
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by bringing a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Peel your potatoes, cut them into chunks, and cook for about 25 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a baking tray with nonstick spray so your little potato swirls don’t stick.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool off for about 5 minutes. Add them to a mixing bowl with half of the butter, the cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and dreamy.
- Mix in the egg yolks and mash just until combined. Don’t overdo it, you want them creamy, not gummy.
- Grab a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill it with the mashed potatoes, and pipe swirls onto your prepared baking tray. Think ice cream swirls, but potato-style.
- Melt the remaining butter in the microwave (20–30 seconds) and lightly brush it over the tops of your piped potatoes.
- Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the tops are beautifully golden brown.
- Plate them up and watch your guests’ eyes light up. They’re crispy, fluffy, buttery perfection!
