How to Make Hollandaise Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hollandaise sauce is a rich and creamy classic French sauce that is perfect for drizzling over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or seafood. Its velvety texture and tangy flavor make it a favorite among food enthusiasts and home cooks alike. This indulgent sauce is surprisingly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Whether you're hosting a fancy brunch or just craving a decadent topping for your meal, hollandaise sauce is sure to elevate any dish to a whole new level of d...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place egg yolks into a small saucepan; whisk until lemon yellow and slightly thick, about 1 minute. Whisk in lemon juice until combined.
  • Add 2 tablespoons cold butter to egg mixture, then place the pan over very low heat. Whisk constantly while butter melts; continue whisking until mixture is thick enough to see the bottom of the pan between strokes.
  • Remove the pan from heat. Whisk in remaining cold butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
  • Whisk in melted butter a little bit at a time.
  • Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Nutrition

    450 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 30g
    • Cholesterol: 276mg
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg