Simple Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

No blender required for this super rich and creamy hollandaise sauce which is cooked in the microwave.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 2 large egg yolks, beaten
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on medium power until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 2

Add half-and-half, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to melted butter; stir to combine. Microwave, uncovered, on medium power for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir, and microwave on medium power for 1 more minute.

Step 3

Remove from the microwave and whisk until fluffy; sauce may look curdled at first, but it will become nice and smooth as you whisk it.