Ingredients
- 1kg (2lb 4oz) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 big cloves garlic, crushed
- 600ml (1pt) double cream
- good grating nutmeg
you will need
- a large, shallow earthenware baking dish, buttered
Method
Heat oven to 150C, 130C fan, 300F, gas 2. Place the double cream in a saucepan, add the garlic and nutmeg and season well with salt and pepper. Scald the cream and remove from the heat.
Layer the potatoes in the dish and pour over the seasoned cream. Place on a baking sheet on the middle shelf and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and a knife inserted in the centre gives no resistance. Serve immediately.
Top Tip for making Gratin Dauphinoise
A food processor with a slicing attachment, or a Japanese mandolin are invaluable for slicing the potatoes evenly
-
Chocolate and hazelnut roulade
This chocolate and hazelnut roulade comes with an optional Baileys Irish cream liqueur filling for an extra, festive twist
By Jen Bedloe Published
-
Baileys Cheesecake
This no-bake Baileys cheesecake is so easy to make and perfect for cream liqueur lovers, plus it takes just 40 minutes to prepare
By Jess Meyer Published
-
Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline
Serve this rich Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline for a festive dessert that makes a popular alternative to Christmas pudding
By Jen Bedloe Published
-
Flower specialist reveals why a potato is all you need to establish a thriving rose garden
This simple gardening hack is a great way to grow glorious roses
By Tamara Kelly Published
-
In need of some cheap, easy heating? Russell Hobbs is delivering the goods this year
Russell Hobbs has expanded to offer petite ceramic heaters, space heaters, oil filled radiators, and electric blankets. Here's my initial thoughts on the collection
By Laura Honey Published
-
Kristin Scott Thomas' orange-red lipstick is a masterclass in easy glamour
We've just found the perfect new-season lip shade thanks to Kristin Scott Thomas' Emmys makeup look...
By Naomi Jamieson Published