Hollandaise Sauce [food processor]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watt oven
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Waiting time: none
This Hollandaise sauce keeps for 2 to 3 days well covered, refrigerated.
It can be used over a steak garnished with avocado or to coat thin slices of veal.
It is easy to reheat, 30 seconds to 1 minute on 'MEDIUM', stirring well after 30 seconds; reheat for 20 to 30 seconds more if needed.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] cold butter, into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] pepper
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • Arrange butter pieces into the bowl of a food processor, without the metal blade.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 30 seconds to 1 minute [butter must not melt, only soften].
  • Transfer bowl over food processor motor; arange metal blade back into bowl.
  • Pour in lime or lemon juice; add Dijon mustard and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Cover and turn food processor motor on for 2 seconds, until mixture is creamy.
  • Motor running, add egg yolks 1 at a time through the feeding tube, processing for 30 seconds after each addition.
  • Remove metal blade; microwave on 'MEDIUM', for approximately 1 minute.
  • Stir; if needed, microwave for 20 seconds more.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate, into an airtight container.