Posted on: December 6, 2023
Ingredients:
½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter
¼ cup half and half
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne (optional)
Instructions:
- In a 1-quart container, microwave butter at high power until melted (1 minute).
- Whisk in the half and half, egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk the mixture vigorously. Microwave at high power for 45 seconds more. Whisk and serve.
Makes ¾ cup.
See this recipe and others from our 2023 Holiday Recipes list.
