How to Make Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Blender - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a perfectly prepared Hollandaise sauce to elevate a dish to the next level. This rich and creamy sauce is a classic French staple that is commonly served with eggs, vegetables, and seafood. While traditionally made by hand with a double boiler and plenty of whisking, our recipe for Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Blender simplifies the process without sacrificing any of the luxurious flavors and textures.

With just a handful of ingredients and a trusty blender...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a blender; blend for 15 seconds. With blender running on low speed, slowly pour in hot butter and blend until sauce is thick, about 30 seconds. Mix in hot sauce.
  • Serve immediately or keep in the blender at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 198mg
    • Sodium: 491mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg