Rich Hollandaise Sauce

Rich and buttery with a delightful lemony tang, this classic Hollandaise sauce will transform and elevate any dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 large egg yolks
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a small pot with water to a depth of 2 inches; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Drizzle melted butter into the egg mixture, a few drops at a time, whisking constantly. Add remaining lemon juice in 2 batches as mixture thickens. Whisk constantly until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a medium heatproof bowl until well combined and smooth. Set bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly, moving bowl on and off heat occasionally, until thickened, light yellow, and doubled in volume. The mixture should "ribbon" slightly when a whisk comes in and out. Remove from heat.