When hollandaise “breaks,” it can usually be fixed. And if you know what to look for, you can save the sauce before it breaks.
Gradually whisk in 1/4 part hot water to your broken hollandaise. Add 1 tbsp hot water at a time until your hollandaise begins to come together. Continue to add the water gradually until your sauce is the right consistency. Note: You can use scalded cream instead of hot water.
What is Broken Hollandaise Sauce?
If the sauce breaks while you’re whisking or when you serve it on extremely hot food, you’ll know. It’ll become grainy and very thin and will actually be two separate liquids.
If your sauce looks like scrambled eggs, your egg yolks are overheated. Unfortunately, you can’t salvage this. Throw out the egg yolks and start over.
How to Fix Broken Hollandaise Sauce
If your sauce separates, beat an egg yolk and a tablespoon of water in a clean bowl over simmering water. Then, slowly whisk the broken sauce into the egg yolk in the clean bowl.
How to: fix a broken hollandaise sauce
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