Hollandaise Sauce (Easy & No-Fail)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Hollandaise Sauce (Easy & No-Fail)
Description
The Hollandaise Sauce (Easy & No-Fail) is a classic, creamy butter sauce with a balanced tang from fresh lemon juice and the subtle kick of cayenne pepper. It starts by blending egg yolks with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and cayenne, then slowly incorporating hot melted butter to create a stable emulsion. This method ensures a smooth, velvety sauce that's not prone to breaking. The sauce remains warm and pourable, perfect for complementing dishes such as eggs Benedict or steamed asparagus.
The key to success is using hot, fully melted butter rather than just lukewarm, as this prevents emulsification failure. Adjust the lemon juice to taste for desired tartness. The simple blender method reduces hands-on cooking time and reduces the risk of curdling often experienced with stovetop techniques.
Serve immediately while warm, as Hollandaise tends to thicken and may separate upon cooling. If needed, extra sauce can be made by increasing egg yolks and butter proportionally.
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more as desired for flavor
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cayenne pepper pinch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or more for a thinner consistency, melted and hot, or ghee
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave (make sure it's covered as it will splatter) for about 1 minute, until it's hot. Alternatively, you could heat it on the stove.
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, dijon, salt and cayenne pepper into a high powered blender and blend for 5 seconds until combined.
- With the blender running on medium high, slowly stream in the hot butter into the mixture until it's emulsified.
- Pour the hollandaise sauce into a small bowl and serve while warm.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is hot, not just melted, for proper emulsification.
- Adjust lemon juice quantity to suit your taste preferences.
- To increase yield, add one more egg yolk and up to 1/2 cup melted butter accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 904IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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