Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
The Hollandaise Sauce Recipe is a creamy, rich, and elegant classic. Known for its silky texture and buttery flavor, it’s a staple in French cuisine.
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill saucepan with water.
- Heat water to gentle simmer.
- Place bowl over saucepan.
- Add egg yolks to bowl.
- Whisk yolks constantly.
- Slowly add lemon juice.
- Keep whisking over low heat.
- Gradually pour in butter.
- Whisk until sauce thickens.
- Add cayenne and salt.
- Whisk briefly to combine.
- Remove bowl from heat.
- Serve sauce immediately warm.
Notes
- Always use fresh eggs.
- Melt butter slowly before adding.
- Do not overheat the eggs.
- Whisk continuously without stopping.
- Add lemon juice early for tang.
- Use cayenne sparingly for heat.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Avoid reheating, sauce may break.