Easy Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
This Easy Hollandaise Sauce recipe offers two variations: an extra-lemony version bursting with fresh lemon flavor, and a more traditional, creamy Hollandaise. Made by gently melting butter and tempering egg yolks over a low simmering water bath, this classic French sauce is rich, silky, and perfect for drizzling over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or grilled fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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For extra-lemony Hollandaise
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
For traditional Hollandaise
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
- 4 egg yolks
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler setup: Bring a medium saucepan half-full of water to a light simmer. Place a two-cup Pyrex measuring cup in the center of the saucepan to act as the top part of a double boiler.
- Melt the butter: Add the butter to the measuring cup in the saucepan and let it melt completely over the simmering water bath.
- Add lemon juice: Remove the measuring cup from the saucepan and stir in the lemon juice to slightly cool the butter and incorporate the acidity.
- Temper the egg yolks: Slowly pour the warm butter-lemon mixture into a bowl containing the egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling and to combine the ingredients smoothly.
- Cook the sauce: Pour the combined mixture back into the measuring cup and return it to the saucepan. Maintain a low simmer and cook the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring every minute or two with a fork or whisk, until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Maintain a low simmer to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Whisk frequently but not constantly; stirring every 1-2 minutes is sufficient.
- Serve immediately or keep warm by placing the sauce container over warm water; avoid overheating as Hollandaise can separate.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with eggs Benedict, steamed asparagus, or grilled fish.
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