Hollandaise Sauce
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Hollandaise Sauce
Description
Making Hollandaise Sauce involves blending egg yolks with fresh lemon juice, salt, and optional cayenne pepper until pale and slightly thickened. Warm, melted unsalted butter is added slowly in a steady stream while the blender runs, cooking the eggs gently and emulsifying the mixture into a smooth, creamy sauce. The warmth of the butter is important to safely thicken the egg yolks without scrambling.
The sauce has a tangy, buttery taste and a rich, silky texture typical of hollandaise. It is served warm and pairs traditionally with dishes like eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables.
Safety concerns about using raw eggs are addressed by cooking the yolks during emulsification. While it is possible to prepare hollandaise ahead of time, fresh preparation is recommended for best texture and flavor. If the sauce separates or breaks, gently blending with a small amount of hot water or adding an extra yolk may help re-emulsify it.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3 egg large yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Add egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper to a blender. Then blend on medium high speed for about 30 seconds until yolks lighten in color.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt butter or place butter in a saucepan on the stove and melt over low-medium heat.
- With the blender going, slowly drizzle in warm melted butter. Make sure the butter is still warm when you drizzle it into the butter.
- After butter is completely incorporated, turn off blender.
- Pour the sauce into a small bowl and serve warm over eggs or however you want to serve it.
Notes
- Use warm melted butter to safely cook the eggs while blending, ensuring a smooth, safe sauce.
- Make hollandaise fresh when possible; making it a day ahead requires reheating and re-emulsifying.
- If the sauce breaks, try blending with hot water or adding an extra yolk while warm to fix it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 904IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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