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Hollandaise Sauce

A rich and creamy hollandaise sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Keyword: hollandaise sauce, French sauce, egg sauce, creamy sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • Salt to taste
  • Cayenne pepper a pinch (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  • In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until thick and pale.
  • Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring it doesn't touch the water.
  • Continue whisking the egg mixture while slowly drizzling in the melted butter.
  • Keep whisking until the sauce thickens and doubles in volume.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste, mixing well.
  • If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen it.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately or keep warm.
  • Enjoy your hollandaise sauce drizzled over your favorite dishes!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g