5 from 48 votes
Foolproof Béarnaise Sauce
Foolproof Béarnaise Sauce is a classic French sauce made by emulsifying egg yolks with butter and an aromatic reduction of white wine, vinegar, shallots, and herbs like tarragon and chervil. The result is a smooth sauce with a tangy, herbal flavor that complements grilled meats and vegetables. The blender method simplifies the traditional technique to create a stable, creamy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon shallot can substitute onion if necessary, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 4 crushed black peppercorns, coarsely ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tarragon fresh
- 1 tablespoon chervil can substitute more tarragon if you can't find chervil, fresh
- 4 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes, 1 1/2 sticks
- 2 teaspoons tarragon to stir in at end, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Combine the wine, vinegar, shallots, pepper, salt, and herbs in a small saucepan and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half (about 3 tablespoons liquid). Do not strain. Let it cool completely. Place the cooled mixture in a blender with the egg yolks. Blend until smooth.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Remove the center stopper from the blender cap (see photo in blog post), turn the blender on HIGH and gradually pour the very hot butter through the blender hole in a steady stream while the blender is running. Blend for 30 seconds until the consistency is like a thin mayonnaise. If it's too thin continue to blend on HIGH for another 5 seconds before checking again.
- Serve immediately while warm or place the blender container in a sink or bowl of warm water to keep warm until ready to serve. Note: Depending on preferences and what you're serving it with, Bearnaise sauce can also be served room temperature or cold. Also, see blog post about how to reheat Bearnaise sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
135mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
999IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 999IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.