Cooking
Best Potato for Gratin
Desiree holds clean layers and drinks cream without collapsing into puree.
Published February 21, 2026 Updated February 21, 2026
cooking gratin

Great gratin needs two things: slices that hold shape and enough starch to bind cream into a sauce.
Desiree gives that balance. Slice uniformly, rinse lightly if you want a cleaner sauce, and bake low before the final browning blast.
Result: structured layers, less collapse, and better reheat portions.
References
Potatoes and Human Health review · PMC · 2018