Easy 3-Ingredient Hollandaise Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Easy 3-Ingredient Hollandaise Sauce recipe for your breakfast

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup butter
	2 egg yolks
	2 tablespoons lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

440

Sugar

Fat

48g

Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is traditionally used to accompany eggs benedict. This easy 3-Ingredient Hollandaise Sauce takes all the fear out of making hollandaise and is a great introduction to making the sauce at home. Made using only butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice, this rich and creamy sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used to elevate many dishes. The sauce is best consumed immediately, so make sure all your other breakfast components are ready before you start making the sauce. The recipe makes 1 cup of sauce which is enough for 4 servings.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice until pale and thickened.
3.	Gradually pour the melted butter into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4.	Once all of the butter has been incorporated, remove the bowl from the heat and season with salt to taste.

PROS

This Easy 3-Ingredient Hollandaise Sauce can be whipped up in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.

The rich, creamy flavor is the perfect accompaniment to eggs benedict or asparagus.

It contains only three simple ingredients, making it a budget-friendly option.

CONS

Because this recipe contains a considerable amount of butter, it is high in calories and saturated fat.

It is also a delicate sauce and can sometimes curdle or break if not made carefully.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While it is not the healthiest sauce, hollandaise does contain eggs which are a good source of protein.
Butter contains some vitamins and minerals, but it is high in saturated fat and calories.
Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is important for the immune system and skin health.