Basic Beurre Blanc

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Place shallot, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and continue simmering until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; simmer until the cream has reduced by half. Increase heat to medium-high, and rapidly whisk in the butter, piece, by piece until it has melted into the cream and thickened it. Strain the sauce through a mesh strainer to remove the spices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

363 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 20.1g 7% DV
Fiber 6.6g 24% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 179.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 82mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 351mcg 39% DV
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 233.3mg 18% DV
Iron 10.9mg 60% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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