Classic Hollandaise Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this Classic Hollandaise Sauce, a rich, velvety condiment perfect for adding a touch of luxury to any dish. Crafted with simple yet decadent ingredients like unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, and creamy egg yolks, this traditional French sauce boasts a perfectly balanced blend of tang, richness, and spice, thanks to a pinch of cayenne pepper. Made with a quick double-boiler technique, it comes together in just 20 minutes, delivering a silky texture that's ideal for draping over eggs Benedict, steamed asparagus, or flaky grilled fish. Impress guests or treat yourself to a gourmet experience with this fail-proof recipe that celebrates timeless flavors and fine dining elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, keep it warm but not hot.
In a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, water, and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and slightly increased in volume.
Place the mixing bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Whisk the egg mixture continuously and vigorously until it thickens and doubles in volume. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat and gradually drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce is thick and emulsified.
Mix in the salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or cayenne pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately over your favorite dishes, such as eggs Benedict, steamed asparagus, or grilled fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.8 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*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.
