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Hollandaise sauce made the traditional way is tricky and it can turn on you in a heartbeat. If you use this fool proof method you can make a classic hollandaise sauce in less than a minute every time.
Part of our course work in culinary school was on sauces. I got so excited about them, I made a free mini course all about Hollandaise Sauce!(here it is if you want to check it out)
Why this method Kicks Butt!
- First, it’s fast and easy.
- Secondly, it’s the perfect amount of Hollandaise sauce for one or two people. It makes about 1/2 cup which is plenty for a rich decadent sauce like this. Believe me, little goes a long way.
- Lastly, it adds huge flavor! Hollandaise is velvety smooth, tangy with hints of lemon. Add a pinch of cayenne, and it’s got a baby blast of heat.
How to Make 1 Minute Hollandaise
- Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, bring it up to 220F.
- Whisk together an egg yolk, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cold water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in an immersion blender cup.
- In a small stream, carefully pour the hot butter into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly with the immersion blender.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
What do you you do if don’t have a thermometer handy? As soon as the stick of butter has melted and it’s boiling, it’s ready. However, make sure it doesn’t brown.
Microwave method: melt butter in microwave, be sure to stop it every 20 seconds and stir so it doesn’t explode and make a mess. After 1 minute, it should be melted. Nuke it for another 1 minute to make sure it’s piping HOT!
No immersion blender? No problem! You can also use a small blender, mini food processor or electric beaters.
Can you make the Classic Hollandaise Sauce Ahead of Time?
Short answer: YES!!! This is method is so fast and easy to do, why do it ahead of time?2 reasons: 1) unless you’ve made it so many times you are beyond confident, making anything in front of guests can be nerve wracking.
So go ahead, take a deep breath and make it before your peeps come over. That way, if you sauce does break you’ve got time to fix it.
Second reason to make it ahead: 2) If you have leftovers it’s a pure shame to pour it down the drain. If you have some left over, refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
Keep it warm by setting the container in a warm water bath or warm it up by microwaving it for 20 seconds on high, stir, then 10 more seconds. If it curdles or separates, add a teaspoon of cold water and stir. Enjoy!
Why did my Hollandaise break and why is it so runny? And How to Fix a broken Hollandaise Sauce
The 2 main reasons a Hollandaise sauces breaks or is runny is because either 1) the butter was poured in too fast and/or 2) the butter wasn’t hot enough.
If this happens try this:
1) FIRST try adding 1 teaspoon cold water while blending the sauce. Still not thick and luscious?
2) Pour the broken/runny sauce as if it was the hot butter into another egg yolk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice VERY slowly while blitzing in a blender or with an immersion hand blender.
What to Serve with Hollandaise
Recently I made a breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese, sausage, avocado, salsa and a generous pour of hollandaise. Wow! Was that delish!!!
This classic hollandaise sauce is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning brunch over eggs Benedict, (here’s my foolproof poached egg method in 5 minutes)
drizzled over steamed broccoli or asparagus,
and I love it over baked salmon.
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4.08 from 14 votes
1 Minute Classic Hollandaise Sauce
This fool proof method makes a rich creamy buttery classic Hollandaise sauce in 1 minute after you melt the butter. Use it on eggs Benedict, salmon, or your favorite veggies!
CourseCondiment
CuisineFrench
Keywordeggs, sauce
Prep Time 3 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 216 kcal
Author Madalaine
Ingredients
- 8tablespoonsbutterunsalted
- 1egg yolk
- 1teaspoonlemon juicefresh
- 1teaspoonwater
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1pinchcayenne pepper
Instructions
Melt butter and heat to 220F. If you don't have a thermometer, heat butter until it boils but doesn't brown.
Whisk together yolk, lemon juice, water, salt and cayenne pepper.
In a very slow stream, drizzle the hot butter into the egg mixture while blending on high in a blender or with an immersion blender until desired consistency.
Recipe Notes
What to do if your hollandaise sauce breaks:
- Whisk in 1 -2 teaspoons of cold water. Or…
- Whisk another egg yolk separately, then whisk in the broken sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 Minute Classic Hollandaise Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 348mg15%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 765IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
