Bearnaise Sauce
Elevate your dishes with Bearnaise Sauce, a creamy French classic that combines rich unsalted butter, fresh herbs, and tangy vinegar. Perfectly paired with grilled steak or drizzled over poached eggs, this sauce adds a gourmet touch to any meal. The enchanting aroma and silky texture create an unforgettable dining experience, whether it’s a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227g)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots (30g)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (15g), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping shallots and measuring out vinegar, tarragon, and egg yolks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine shallots, white wine vinegar, and half of the tarragon. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Melt the unsalted butter in another saucepan over low heat until clarified.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and cooled reduction until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in melted butter while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture.
- Stir in remaining tarragon, adding salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 200mg