A classic favorite, hollandaise sauce is a rich, creamy sauce that can add flavor to many dishes. It is also quite versatile and can be used in various recipes. Whether you are an experienced cook or just getting started, this easy-to-follow classic hollandaise sauce recipe will help you master the technique of making this delicious sauce. Plus, we’ve added some tasty suggestions on how to use your hollandaise sauce to jazz up various dishes.
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What makes hollandaise sauce so good?
It is a combination of lemon juice, butter, and egg yolks. The sauce is usually served on top of hot vegetables or eggs. You can even use it to add flavor to poached fish.
The best part about this sauce is that it’s quite easy to make
Ingredients for Hollandaise Sauce
This recipe is made with easy-to-find ingredients. You will need:
- Butter
- Eggs
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Dash of hot pepper sauce
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Hollandaise Sauce
Cook up a creamy, velvety Hollandaise sauce in your own kitchen with just a few simple steps!
- Begin by melting butter in the microwave and allowing it to cool.
- Then create a double boiler using two pots of simmering water; whisk egg yolks into one until light and fluffy before pouring into the pot on top.
- Whisk continuously over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes as you slowly add warm melted butter, incorporating completely.
- Finally season with lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper – delicious when served within 30 minutes of making!
How to Use Hollandaise Sauce
This is the classic Hollandaise sauce recipe. It’s rich, creamy, and can go on just about anything. From eggs Benedict to poached salmon, there are endless possibilities with this versatile sauce. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
More great sauces to try!
- Ranch dressing from the Wingstop
- Jezebel Dip appetizer recipe
- Katsu Sauce
- Dill Dip for Vegetables
- Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
- Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 7 Layer Bean Dip
Check out more of my easy recipes for sauces and dips.
Hollandaise Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- dash hot pepper sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave in a glass dish. Let the butter begin to cool slightly, and skim off anything that is on the top. Set up a double boiler, and whisk egg yolks and the water in a bowl until they are light and fluffy. Pour egg yolks into the double boiler.
- Whisk eggs continually while eggs are in the double boiler, they will begin to thicken slightly, and this will take 2 to 3 minutes. Begin to drizzle in warm melted butter slowly, and continue to whisk the egg and butter mixture. Once the butter is totally incorporated add lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. This sauce must be served within 30 minutes of making.
Nolan
Try a blender version of Hollandaise Sauce. It makes a great sauce that is nearly foolproof. Or, adapt this one and make it using a blender.
Sunshine
I would love it if you’d share your Blender Receipe . Thank you .
Elijah Nitcher
Hey I really liked this Hollandaise sauce. I served mine with some Asparagus.
Dragana
Mmm..I like the foam! A great sauce paired with so many vegetables.
Stephanie
Honestly, I think I could pour this sauce over just about anything.
Fran
Ohhh, hollandaise … I could drink the stuff! And that asparagus looks so good swimming in it.