The Best Easy Tangy Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Discover the best Easy Tangy Hollandaise Sauce recipe, perfect for Eggs Benedict. Simple, tangy, and flavorful, this sauce will elevate your breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup very cold butter divided
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Substitute white pepper for the cayenne pepper, if desired.