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Hollandaise Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Servings: 1 1/2 cup
Author: Four to Cook For

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice about two lemons
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • cayenne pepper dash
  • kosher salt pinch
  • white pepper pinch

Instructions

  • Using a double broiler, whisk egg yolks with water vigorously and continuously for about four minutes until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Slowly whisk in melted mutter until thickened.
  • Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and white pepper.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm over very gently simmering water, whisking occasionally.
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Notes

The longer the sauce sits, the more it will thicken. Use lemon juice or water to thin it out.