Easy Hollandaise

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There's no standing at the stovetop stirring with this shortcut recipe which uses the blender and the microwave.

Servings:
4

Our easy Hollandaise sauce recipe is a shortcut version of the French classic. It's so easy you can make it without using the stove—all you need is the blender to combine most of the ingredients and a microwave to melt the butter. (You can melt the butter on the stovetop if you prefer.) Hollandaise is a rich sauce made with egg yolks and butter, but there is acidity from lemon juice giving it a balanced flavor. It might be best known as an essential part of Eggs Benedict, but it has many other uses. We love it with steamed artichokes or asparagus and with salmon. 

asparagus with hollandaise sauce

Martha Stewart

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 1 tablespoon warm water

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Blend yolks, water, lemon juice and salt:

    In a blender, combine egg yolks, water, lemon juice, and salt; blend until frothy.

  2. Heat butter:

    Heat butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan over medium until bubbly (do not let brown).

  3. Add butter to sauce:

    With blender running, pour in hot butter in a very thin stream, blending until sauce is thick and emulsified. Use immediately.

Artichokes With Hollandaise Sauce

This recipe makes enough Hollandaise sauce for 4 artichokes. Serve 1 artichoke per person. Follow our Easy Steamed Artichokes recipe for artichoke preparation.

Other Classic French Sauce Recipes to Try: 

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, May 2008

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