Foolproof Hollandaise

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 6 extra-large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat (dont let the butter brown) and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender and process on high for a few seconds to blend.
  3. 3
    With the blender still on high, slowly add the melted butter in a steady stream through the hole in the lid.
  4. 4
    When the mixture turns into a thick, creamy sauce, it is ready.
  5. 5
    Keep warm until ready to use (see Notes).

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