Creamy Mock Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Serve warm or cold.

Interesting Facts

• Hollandaise sauce is a French sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice.
• It's an emulsion sauce, meaning it's made by combining two ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and vinegar.
• It is traditionally served with poached eggs, asparagus, and other vegetables.