Lemony Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
1 Cup
Ingredients
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. Melt the butter then set it aside.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice and water for a few minutes, until doubled in volume.
  3. Heat the egg mixture for 2-3 minutes in a bowl placed over simmering water, whisking constantly.
  4. Once the egg mixture has thickened slightly, take it off the heat and stir in the butter a bit at a time.
  5. Once the sauce is thick and creamy and all the butter has been stirred in, add the cayenne and the salt, if desired.
  6. Serve the sauce right away.