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Sauce Cooking Time : 15 minutes Recipe Servings : 4 Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Hollandaise Sauce | Classic French Buttery Lemon Sauce

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Hollandaise Sauce is one of the five classic French mother sauces, loved for its smooth, creamy texture and rich buttery flavor. Made with egg yolks, melted butter, and fresh lemon juice, this elegant sauce has a delicate balance of richness and tanginess that enhances many dishes.

This popular sauce is especially famous for serving with Eggs Benedict, asparagus, steamed vegetables, fish, and seafood. Its silky consistency and bright lemon flavor make it a wonderful addition to breakfast, brunch, and dinner recipes. With careful whisking and gentle heat, you can prepare a delicious homemade Hollandaise Sauce in just a few minutes.

Cooking Method

Melt the butter and keep it warm but not boiling.
Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, and warm water in a heatproof bowl.
Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom does not touch the water.
Whisk continuously until the yolks become pale, thick, and creamy.
Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly.
Continue whisking until the sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and thick.
Remove the bowl from the heat.
Add the salt and cayenne pepper or black pepper.
Taste and adjust the lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately over Eggs Benedict, vegetables, fish, or seafood.