Description
A classic French sauce made from egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thick.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly.
- Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Keep the sauce warm until serving.
- Adjust lemon juice for desired tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: hollandaise sauce, French sauce, egg yolk sauce