Hollandaise Sauce With 4 Variations Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it is completely melted.
• STEP 2.In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
• STEP 3.Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
• STEP 4.Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture while slowly pouring in the melted butter. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 5.Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the desired variation ingredients (tarragon, Dijon mustard, chipotle, or truffle oil).
• STEP 6.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 7.Serve the hollandaise sauce immediately or keep it warm in a thermos until ready to serve.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice well before placing the bowl over the simmering water.
• Whisk constantly while pouring in the melted butter to prevent the sauce from curdling.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of hot water to thin it out.

Storage and Serving

• Hollandaise sauce is best served immediately after making.
• If you need to store it, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the sauce in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk until warmed through.