Description
This easy Hollandaise Sauce recipe is a quick and classic French sauce made effortlessly in a blender. Creamy, rich, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, it’s perfect for drizzling over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, and seafood. With simple ingredients and just a few minutes of prep, you can create a smooth and velvety sauce that elevates any dish.
Ingredients
Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- Hot water, as needed
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a blender, add the egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Blend on medium speed for 5 to 15 seconds until the mixture becomes frothy and well combined.
- Melt Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a small pot over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the butter is fully melted but not browned. Transfer the melted butter into a glass liquid measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Emulsify Sauce: With the blender running on a low setting, slowly pour the hot melted butter into the blender mixture in a steady stream. Continue blending until the sauce is fully emulsified and has a smooth, thick but pourable consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add hot water one tablespoon at a time while blending to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve Immediately: Use the Hollandaise sauce immediately as it is best enjoyed fresh. Drizzle over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use fresh egg yolks for best flavor and texture.
- Keep the butter warm while blending to help achieve a smooth emulsion.
- If the sauce breaks or separates, slowly blend in a teaspoon of hot water to bring it back together.
- Hollandaise sauce is best served immediately and not recommended for reheating as it can split.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French