Hollandaise Sauce
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5
32 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Hollandaise Sauce
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Hollandaise Sauce combines egg yolks, hot melted butter, lemon juice, and seasonings to create a rich, creamy emulsion. The sauce requires careful whisking over gentle heat to avoid scrambling the eggs and achieve a smooth texture. A pinch of cayenne pepper can be added for subtle warmth. It's served immediately, often accompanying dishes like eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables.
Description
The Hollandaise Sauce recipe uses egg yolks whisked with hot melted butter and lemon juice to form a smooth, glossy sauce. Heating the butter until very hot before slowly drizzling it into the eggs while whisking vigorously allows the sauce to emulsify without cooking the yolks into scrambled eggs. The flavor balance between the tartness of lemon and the richness of butter, enhanced by optional cayenne pepper and salt, highlights the sauce's silky texture and bright taste.
Serving must happen promptly to enjoy its creamy consistency; covering and keeping warm briefly may help if not served immediately. Hollandaise pairs well with asparagus, eggs, or fish, adding a luxurious layer of flavor without overpowering the dish.
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice lemon juice imparts a bright flavor; white wine vinegar imparts a slightly more refined flavor, fresh or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cayenne pepper optional, pinch
- 2/3 cup butter unsalted
Instructions
- Stovetop Method:Melt the butter in the microwave until it's not just melted but HOT. This is critical to ensure the sauce emulsifies. (Be sure to cover the bowl because butter splatters!) Alternatively, you can heat it on the stove.Place the stainless steel bowl over a small saucepan with simmering water. The bowl must be ABOVE the water and not touching the water. This is vital to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Alternatively use a double boiler. Vigorously whisk the egg yolk/butter mixture while drizzling in the hot, melted butter in a slow and steady stream. Continue whisking until the sauce has thickened. If you prefer the sauce thinner you can add a teaspoon or so of water. Be careful not to let the sauce overheat or the eggs will scramble. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the salt and cayenne pepper if using. Taste and add more salt if desired. Use the sauce immediately. If you need to wait to serve it keep it warm by covering and putting it in a warm place (next to the stove top, over a double boiler, or over a small saucepan containing hot water. Again, make sure not to allow the bowl to make contact with the hot water.).
- Blender Method:Melt the butter in the microwave until it's not just melted but HOT. This is critical to ensure the sauce emulsifies. (Be sure to cover the bowl because butter splatters!) Alternatively, you can heat it on the stove.Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper (if using) in a blender and blend on medium for about 5 seconds until combined. Remove the plug from the blender lid and with the blender on medium slowly pour in the hot butter in a steady stream. Continue to blend until the sauce is emulsified and thickened. If you prefer it thinner add a teaspoon or so of water and blend. Taste and add more salt if desired. Pour the hollandaise sauce into a bowl and serve immediately. If you need to wait to serve it keep it warm by covering and putting it in a warm place (next to the stove top, over a double boiler, or over a small saucepan containing hot water. Again, make sure not to allow the bowl to make contact with the hot water.).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.01g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
565IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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