Microwave Hollandaise Sauce Recipe: Quick Smooth Emulsion

This easy hollandaise is made in the microwave and is the quickest way to prepare a homemade hollandaise from scratch. Fast, simple, and delicious.

I tested many versions and found a strong lemon flavor in most recipes that I didn’t care for. After some experimenting I replaced lemon with a little vinegar for a milder, more balanced tang. This version is prepared entirely in the microwave and tastes amazing. Serve it over poached eggs or steamed vegetables for an indulgent breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1/8 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

How to Make Easy Hollandaise Sauce Step-by-Step :

1. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it (about 30 seconds). Add the egg yolk, then stir in the vinegar and the cream until fully combined.

2. Microwave the mixture for up to one minute, stopping every 15 seconds to check and stir. The sauce will thicken as it heats.

3. If the sauce looks slightly curdled, continue whisking — it will smooth out as the ingredients emulsify.

4. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and salt, then garnish with a pinch of cayenne pepper before serving.

Tip: For a thinner hollandaise, stir in an additional tablespoon of melted butter. This sauce reheats well; warm gently and whisk before serving.

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Easy Hollandaise Sauce (Microwave Recipe)

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By: Alyona Demyanchuk

This easy hollandaise is made in the microwave and is the fastest homemade hollandaise to make from scratch.

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Prep Time: 3 mins

Cook Time: 2 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, sauces

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Easy Hollandaise Sauce:

• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1/8 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

How to Make Microwave Hollandaise Sauce:

• Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl (about 30 seconds). Stir in the egg yolk, then add the vinegar and cream, stirring until smooth.
• Microwave up to one minute, stirring every 15 seconds, until the mixture thickens.
• If the sauce appears curdled, keep whisking; it will come together and become silky.
• Whisk in the Dijon mustard and salt. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper before serving.
• Note: For a thinner sauce, add 1 tablespoon of melted butter and whisk until smooth.

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