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Creamy No-Fail Hollandaise Sauce Recipe Easy Homemade Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, creamy hollandaise sauce recipe perfect for beginners that comes together in under 15 minutes using basic ingredients and gentle technique.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or white pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan until fully liquid but not browned (about 1-2 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare a double boiler by filling a saucepan with about an inch of water and bringing it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure it doesn’t touch the water.
  3. Add 3 large egg yolks and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice into the bowl. Whisk vigorously until the mixture lightens and thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Remove the bowl from heat briefly, then very slowly drizzle in the warm melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes silky. Add a teaspoon of warm water if the sauce gets too thick.
  5. Return the bowl to the simmering water and whisk gently for another 1-2 minutes to fully emulsify, being careful not to overheat.
  6. Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of cayenne or white pepper if desired. Taste and adjust lemon juice or seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve immediately over poached eggs, steamed vegetables, or grilled fish.

Notes

Keep the water at a gentle simmer to avoid scrambling the eggs. Whisk constantly and add melted butter slowly in a thin stream. If the sauce breaks, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water or start with a fresh egg yolk and slowly add the broken sauce back in. Serve immediately for best results. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and gently reheated.

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