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Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

A classic, creamy sauce perfect for eggs benedict, vegetables, and more.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pieces egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a stainless steel bowl until thickened.
  2. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water).
  3. Continue to whisk rapidly, being careful not to let the eggs get too hot.
  4. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously.
  5. Whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume.
  6. Remove from heat and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  7. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 30mg | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Hollandaise
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