Easy Blender Hollandaise

Why You Will Love It

A smooth blender hollandaise that feels impressive, uses a handful of ingredients, and comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup hot melted butter
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of cayenne or paprika

Ingredient Notes

This version keeps hollandaise approachable. You still get that rich, silky feel, but with a much easier method than whisking over a pan.

Where to Buy and What to Look For

• Use good butter if you can, because the flavor really comes through.
• Fresh lemons are worth it here because bottled lemon juice can taste flatter.

What to Avoid

• Do not pour the butter in too fast or the sauce may not come together as smoothly.
• Avoid letting the butter cool too much before blending.

Easy Substitutions

• A small splash of white vinegar can replace some of the lemon juice in a pinch.
• Paprika is a nice alternative if you do not want cayenne heat.

How to Make It

1. Add the yolks, lemon juice, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend briefly until combined.
3. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter.
4. Blend until thick and smooth.
5. Taste and add cayenne or extra lemon if needed.
6. Serve right away.

Helpful Tips

• Warm butter helps the sauce emulsify quickly.
• Use the sauce right away for the best texture.

What to Serve With It

Serve over poached eggs, asparagus, roasted salmon, or spoon it onto steamed vegetables when dinner needs a little lift.

Make Ahead Tips

Hollandaise is best fresh, but you can prep the lemon juice and separate the eggs ahead of time.

Storage

Store only briefly in the fridge if needed and use as soon as possible.

Freezing

This sauce does not freeze well.

Reheating

Warm very gently if you must, but hollandaise is happiest freshly made.

Leftover Ideas

If you have a little left, try it over vegetables or stirred into scrambled eggs the next morning.

More Recipe Notes

A good sauce can make a very ordinary dinner feel restaurant-worthy, and this one proves you do not need anything fancy to get there.

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