The key to success is maintaining a low and gentle heat. If the sauce starts to curdle or scramble, immediately remove it from the heat and whisk vigorously. For a tangier sauce, add a touch more lemon juice. A dash of white pepper can be substituted for the cayenne for a milder flavor. Hollandaise is best served immediately. If you need to hold it, keep it warm in a thermos or over a very low double boiler, whisking occasionally to prevent separation.
Chef John's Easy One-Bowl Hollandaise Sauce
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME12 mins
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TOTAL TIME17 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS254
Experience the luxurious richness of Hollandaise, simplified! This foolproof, one-bowl method delivers a velvety smooth sauce with minimal effort. Perfect for Eggs Benedict, asparagus, or drizzled over your favorite vegetables.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate1 g
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Cholesterol164 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium85 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a stainless steel bowl, combine the egg yolk, water, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the cold, cubed butter. (1 minute)
02 Step
Recipe View Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water (creating a double boiler). (1 minute)
03 Step
Recipe View Whisk constantly and gently until the butter melts and the mixture becomes foamy. Be patient and keep the heat low to prevent scrambling the egg yolk. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Continue whisking over the low heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, resembling a light custard. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. (3-5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Remove from heat and serve immediately. If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to thin it out.
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Kristina Blick
Jun 29, 2025Mine curdled the first time, but I realized my heat was too high. Second time was perfect!
Anjali Mueller
Feb 13, 2025I used a glass bowl and it took longer to melt the butter. Stainless steel is definitely the way to go.
Cheyanne Beahan
Oct 20, 2024I was skeptical about the cold butter, but it worked perfectly! My Eggs Benedict were amazing.
Fanny Cremin
Oct 12, 2024This recipe is a game-changer! So easy and quick, I'll never make Hollandaise any other way.
Kaleb Ratke
Jun 27, 2024This is the easiest Hollandaise recipe ever! Thank you!
Jensen West
May 24, 2024I whisked in a little extra lemon juice at the end for a brighter flavor.
Tressie Cummerata
Dec 31, 2023I added a pinch of smoked paprika instead of cayenne pepper. Delicious!