Duchess Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon baking mat.
2. 2
   Lay the boiled potatoes on a baking sheet and place into the oven until slightly dried on the surface, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove the potatoes from the oven and process through a ricer or food mill.
4. 4
   Allow to cool in a bowl for about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the egg yolks, butter, a couple generous pinches of salt, a generous pinch of pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and 3/4 cup cream.
6. 6
   Stir with a rubber spatula to combine.
7. 7
   Taste and make sure the potatoes have been adequately salted.
8. 8
   Transfer to a large pastry bag and pipe through a large star tip in a circular/upward spiral motion onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. 9
   Make an egg wash by mixing the whole egg with the remaining 1/2 cup cream.
10. 10
    Lightly brush the piped potatoes with the egg wash. (This is a little easier if you chill the piped potatoes for half an hour or so.)
11. 11
    Bake until golden brown around the edges.
12. 12
    Serve on a pretty platter!