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Hollandaise Sauce

2
Points® value
Total Time
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
16
Difficulty
Easy
Spoon this rich, creamy sauce over fish, broiled and roasted poultry and meat, or vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and cauliflower.

Ingredients

Uncooked egg yolks

2 large

Water

2 tbsp(s)

Salted butter

cup(s), melted

Fresh lemon juice

2 tsp(s)

Table salt

¼ tsp(s), or to taste

White pepper

¼ tsp(s), or to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small metal bowl, using a stainless steel whisk, whisk egg yolks and water until completely blended and frothy.
  2. Place bowl over double boiler over low heat; whisk constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and continue whisking to help cool a little.
  3. Slowly whisk in melted butter; whisk in remaining ingredients. Serve warm. Yields about 1 tablespoon of sauce per serving.