Shortcut Bearnaise Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and elegant Shortcut Béarnaise Sauce, a streamlined version of the classic French favorite that's ready in just 15 minutes. Combining the rich, velvety texture of emulsified butter with the tangy depth of white wine vinegar reduction, this sauce is brightened by the herbal notes of fresh tarragon and a hint of finely minced shallot. Made effortlessly in a blender, it’s foolproof and perfect for drizzling over steak, salmon, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or savoring a special weeknight meal, this easy Béarnaise sauce strikes the perfect balance between luxury and simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 whole Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1 small Shallot, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons Tarragon leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, minced shallot, and half of the chopped tarragon over medium heat.

Step 2

Simmer the mixture until it reduces by half, then remove from heat and strain to discard the solids. Set the reduced liquid aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave or on the stovetop until completely liquid. Keep warm.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, and the reduced vinegar mixture.

Step 5

With the blender running on low speed, gradually drizzle the warm melted butter into the egg mixture very slowly to create an emulsified sauce.

Step 6

Once all the butter is incorporated, turn off the blender and stir in the remaining chopped tarragon, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately over your desired dishes, or keep warm in a heat-safe bowl placed over a pot of warm water until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(264.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.9

Total Fat 109.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 801.5mg	0%
Sodium 1225.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 54.9IU	0%
Calcium 128.5mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 211.4mg	0%

*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: 92.8%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 3.6%