Five Minute Hollandaise Sauce

Elevate your homemade brunch game with this quick and creamy Five Minute Hollandaise Sauce! This foolproof recipe combines rich, buttery flavor with just a touch of tangy lemon, creating the perfect velvety smooth sauce to drizzle over eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or grilled seafood. Using just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and a hint of optional cayenne pepper—this recipe comes together effortlessly in a blender in under 5 minutes. No fussy whisking or double boiler needed! Perfectly balanced and irresistibly silky, this easy hollandaise sauce is a must-have for any home chef looking to add a gourmet touch to their favorite dishes. Serve warm for best results!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Keep it warm but not boiling.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and salt. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds until the mixture is light and frothy.

Step 3

With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle the warm melted butter into the egg yolk mixture in a very thin, steady stream. This process should take about 30-60 seconds.

Step 4

Once the butter is fully incorporated, blend for an additional 5-10 seconds to ensure the sauce is smooth and thick.

Step 5

Taste the hollandaise sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle heat, if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a heat-safe bowl and use immediately, as hollandaise is best served warm and fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	194.5 grams (194.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985

Total Fat 109.60g	141%
Saturated Fat 60.80g	304%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 802mg	267%
Sodium 631mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 3.00g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.10g	0%
Total Sugars 0.70g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 55IU	275%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 100mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.4%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 1.2%