Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce
  • 1/2 cup very cold butter, divided
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste


  1. Combine 1/4 cup butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and incorporated, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper.

04/08/2018
Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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