Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Name: Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2 3 Tbsp each
Ingredients: 1 large egg, separated; 1 Tbsp water; 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice; 4 Tbsp butter*; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings
2 3 Tbsp each
Calories
238 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine
French

Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Nancy Wheeler

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An easy, no-fail method for making homemade hollandaise sauce in just minutes. Anyone can make this rich and creamy lemon butter sauce!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large egg, separated $0.23
1 Tbsp water $0.00
1/2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.02
4 Tbsp butter* $0.44
1/8 tsp salt $0.01
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02

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Instructions

Separate the egg and place the egg yolk in a small saucepot. The whites can be saved for a different recipe.
Add the water and lemon juice to the pot with the yolk and whisk until smooth (no heat yet).
Cut the butter into small pieces (about ¼ Tbsp size) , then add them to the saucepot with the egg yolk, lemon, and water.
Place the pot over medium-low heat. Continuously whisk as the mixture heats. First the butter will melt, then the mixture will begin to get a bit frothy. Finally, as the egg yolk begins to cook, the sauce will thicken. Make sure you're whisking the entire time to achieve a light, smooth sauce. Once it thickens to the consistency of gravy, remove the pot from the heat.
Season the sauce with salt and cayenne, then drizzle the sauce over your favorite food!