Homemade Hollandaise Sauce That Will Elevate Your Brunch

This Homemade Hollandaise Sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate your brunch with its rich, buttery flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: French

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

3 large egg yolks
0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For Seasoning

to taste salt preferably adjusted based on butter type
a pinch cayenne pepper

For Emulsification

1 cup unsalted butter hot for emulsification

Equipment

High-Powered Blender

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Melt the unsalted butter until hot and bubbly, about 1 minute.
Blend egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and cayenne in a blender for 5 seconds.
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
Pour the emulsified sauce into a serving bowl and serve warm over your favorite brunch dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use hot melted butter for proper emulsification and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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