Description
A classic hollandaise sauce recipe that’s rich and buttery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice until thick.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water.
- Slowly whisk in melted butter until the sauce is thick and creamy.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with eggs benedict or steamed vegetables.
- Keep the sauce warm until serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking and heating
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: hollandaise sauce recipe, classic hollandaise, easy hollandaise