Bearnaise Sauce
Transform your meals into gourmet masterpieces with this classic homemade Béarnaise Sauce recipe. A rich and velvety French sauce, Béarnaise combines the tangy notes of white wine vinegar and dry white wine with the aromatic complexity of fresh tarragon and shallots. Creamy and buttery, thanks to the perfectly emulsified egg yolks and melted butter, this sauce boasts a luxurious texture and a vibrant flavor profile. Infused with hints of lemon and a touch of black pepper, it's the ultimate companion for grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or poached seafood. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Béarnaise Sauce is an elegant addition to any dinner table, allowing you to impress your guests with authentic French cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 ml White wine vinegar
- 60 ml Dry white wine
- 2 small, finely chopped Shallots
- 10 g Fresh tarragon leaves
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 170 g (melted) Unsalted butter
- 5 ml Lemon juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 5 g (finely chopped) Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, white wine, and finely chopped shallots. Add half of the tarragon leaves, reserving the rest for later.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce it until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl, discarding the solids.
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Whisk the egg yolks into the reduced liquid until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the melted butter in a slow, steady stream while continuously whisking. Make sure the sauce thickens as the butter is incorporated.
Once all the butter is added and the sauce is thick and glossy, remove it from the heat.
Stir in the remaining chopped tarragon, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If desired, garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.8 g | 449% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 930 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
