Five Minute Hollandaise Sauce
Elevate your homemade brunch game with this quick and creamy Five Minute Hollandaise Sauce! This foolproof recipe combines rich, buttery flavor with just a touch of tangy lemon, creating the perfect velvety smooth sauce to drizzle over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or grilled seafood. Using just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and a hint of optional cayenne pepper—this recipe comes together effortlessly in a blender in under 5 minutes. No fussy whisking or double boiler needed! Perfectly balanced and irresistibly silky, this easy hollandaise sauce is a must-have for any home chef looking to add a gourmet touch to their favorite dishes. Serve warm for best results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Keep it warm but not boiling.
In a blender, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and salt. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds until the mixture is light and frothy.
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle the warm melted butter into the egg yolk mixture in a very thin, steady stream. This process should take about 30-60 seconds.
Once the butter is fully incorporated, blend for an additional 5-10 seconds to ensure the sauce is smooth and thick.
Taste the hollandaise sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle heat, if desired.
Transfer the sauce to a heat-safe bowl and use immediately, as hollandaise is best served warm and fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 802 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 95 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.
