The Perfect Holiday Side Dish | Claire Saffitz’s Crispy Pommes Anna

In this episode of Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz makes Pommes Anna, a classic French potato dish that’s as elegant as it is comforting. Using freshly dug potatoes from her garden, Claire layers thinly sliced potatoes with rosemary-infused butter, garlic, salt, and pepper, then bakes them until crisp and golden on the outside and tender inside. This recipe is simple, refined, and ideal for the holidays - perfect alongside roast chicken, turkey, or any festive centerpiece. Claire shares her tips for even slicing, layering for the best texture, and how to unmold Pommes Anna beautifully for your table. If you’re looking for a holiday side that feels both classic and special, this is it. #thanksgiving #potatorecipe #clairesaffitz #holiday Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:31 Ingredients & Special Equipment 02:25 Infuse the Butter & Prepare the Potatoes 10:24 Cook & Bake 11:26 Remove & Let Cool 12:26 Serve 14:26 Cat cam Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 3 lbs medium potatoes, peeled and held in room temperature tap water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz is out now: https://geni.us/WjcIbfp Dessert Person Online: https://www.dessertperson.com/ Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csaffitz/?h… Claire Merchandise: https://www.dessertperson.com/buystuff Penguin Random House Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ Video Series: Producer/Director: Vincent Cross Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall Animation Credits: Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry Character Rigger: Johara Dutton