Julia Child's Hollandaise Sauce
Creamy, luscious, and irresistibly velvety, Julia Child's Hollandaise Sauce is the ultimate indulgence for home cooks who want to master this classic French sauce. This luxurious recipe combines rich unsalted butter, tangy fresh lemon juice, and silky egg yolks in a delicate balance, creating a smooth, buttery sauce with just a hint of lemony brightness. Perfectly emulsified using a simple double-boiler technique, this foolproof guide ensures your hollandaise achieves a flawless texture every time. Whether draped over poached eggs for eggs Benedict, paired with steamed asparagus, or served alongside perfectly seared seafood, this sauce elevates any dish into a gourmet experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect recipe for those seeking to bring French culinary elegance to their kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once fully melted, set it aside to cool slightly. This will also allow the milk solids to settle at the bottom, leaving clarified butter on top.
Step 2
In a medium-sized, heatproof bowl (or the top of a double boiler), whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth.
Step 3
Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly. This can take about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overheat to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Step 4
Once the yolk mixture has thickened, start adding the melted butter very slowly, a few drops at a time, while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Continue adding the butter in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated.
Step 5
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a teaspoon of warm water at a time to loosen it. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or a pinch of cayenne pepper, if desired.
Step 6
Remove from heat and serve immediately. If not serving right away, keep the sauce warm by placing the bowl over lukewarm water. Stir occasionally to maintain consistency.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (310.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1821.0 |
| Total Fat 207.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 117.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1053.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 648.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.7g | |
| Protein 10.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 54.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 121.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 157.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories