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Immersion Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Using an immersion blender makes this a fast, fuss-free, and easy recipe. This sauce comes together in minutes and has 4 variations to switch up the flavor.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1 -1/2 cups
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 dash of Tabasco sauce optional
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave and set aside. 
  • Place everything except the butter into a blender and blend on medium speed for 30 to 40 seconds. 
  • Lower the blender speed to low and slowly drizzle the warm melted butter into the blender. Continue blending for 30 to 40 seconds.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is warm but not boiling hot when you add it to the blender.
  • Keep the blender running while you drizzle the butter.
  • Drizzle the butter in a slow, steady stream.

Variations:

Lemon Garlic Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Add 2 garlic cloves and a teaspoon of lemon zest to the blender before you add the butter. Make sure the garlic cloves are finely minced/blended before drizzling in the butter. 
Thai Curry Hollandaise Sauce
Add 1-1/2 teaspoons Thai Yellow Curry Paste (or substitute curry powder) to the blender before you blend in the butter.
Dijon Hollandaise Sauce
Add 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard to the blender before adding the butter. 
Garlic-Herb Hollandaise:
Add a garlic clove to the blender before adding the butter and blend well. Finish making the hollandaise sauce, then stir in 2 to 4 teaspoons of freshly chopped herbs such as tarragon, parsley, and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 69kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 61mg