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Hollandaise Sauce (Easy & No-Fail)
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Hollandaise Sauce (Easy & No-Fail)

This Hollandaise Sauce combines egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and hot melted butter blended into a smooth, creamy emulsion. The bright acidity from the lemon and slight heat from cayenne balance the rich buttery base. It's ideal for drizzling over steamed vegetables, eggs Benedict, or fish dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French, American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, dijon, salt and cayenne pepper into a high powered blender and blend for 5 seconds until combined.
  3. With the blender running on medium high, slowly stream in the hot butter into the mixture until it's emulsified.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% 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.