Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Name: Bearnaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 green onions or 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 sprigs fresh chervil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves; 4 crushed black peppercorns (or more); 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 3 egg yolks; ¾ cup firm butter, cut in pieces; salt; cayenne pepper; finely chopped fresh tarragon or parsley, if desired

Servings: persons

1 green onions or 1 small onion, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh chervil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
4 crushed black peppercorns (or more)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
3 egg yolks
¾ cup firm butter, cut in pieces
salt
cayenne pepper
finely chopped fresh tarragon or parsley, if desired

1
In a small saucepan, combine green onion, chervil, tarragon, peppercorns, vinegar and wine.
2
Cook cover medium heat until liquid is reduced by half.
3
Place egg yolks in top half of a double boiler over barely simmering water.
4
Strain onion mixture through a fine sieve into egg yolks; whisk until blended.
5
Do not allow water to boil or touch bottom of top half of boiler.
6
Add butter piece by piece, whisking constantly.
7
Make sure each piece is melted and absorbed before adding next piece.
8
The sauce should be smooth like mayonnaise.
9
Adjust seasoning with salt and red (cayenne) pepper.
10
Stir in chopped herb, if desired, and serve.

455

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 green onions or 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 sprigs fresh chervil, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, 4 crushed black peppercorns (or more), and more.

Yes, Bearnaise Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bearnaise Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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