Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    84

Elevate your brunch game with this vibrant and incredibly easy hollandaise sauce! A tangy twist on the classic, it's infused with bright lemon notes and a subtle kick of cayenne, making it the perfect complement to eggs Benedict, roasted vegetables, or grilled salmon. Say goodbye to bland hollandaise forever!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    163 mg
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    168 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of the cubed cold butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water.

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Place the saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Be patient and keep the heat low to prevent the eggs from scrambling. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Add the remaining 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of cold butter. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is completely melted and incorporated, and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in cayenne pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if needed to adjust the tanginess.

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05 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Serve immediately. If not serving immediately, keep warm in a thermos or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (bain-marie), whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

For an even smoother sauce, use clarified butter. This removes the milk solids, which can sometimes cause the sauce to separate.
If your sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Don't overheat the sauce, or it will curdle. Low and slow is key!
Try adding a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
Hollandaise is best when freshly made. While it can be kept warm for a short period, it's not ideal for making ahead of time.

Jermey Heathcote

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Rahul Armstrong

    This recipe is a game-changer! My hollandaise used to be so bland, but the extra lemon and cayenne really make it pop.

  • Dereck Schoen

    The key is definitely keeping the heat low. I almost ruined it by getting impatient, but it all worked out in the end.

  • Zack Greenholt

    I was intimidated to make hollandaise, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It came out perfectly the first time!

  • Meta Rutherford

    This recipe is now my go-to for eggs Benedict. Thank you for sharing!

  • Korey Kuphal

    I added a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky twist – delicious!

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