Mousseline Sauce

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: French

A silky, rich mousseline sauce with butter, egg yolks, and lemon, perfect for vegetables or eggs benedict, offering a delicate, creamy flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • few grains cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cream half the butter and beat in egg yolks one at a time.
  2. Add cream, salt, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
  3. Cook in a double boiler until thickened, stirring constantly.
  4. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
  5. Add remaining butter, cut into bits, and stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Serve with asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower. Also good over eggs benedict.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

511 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 16.7g 6% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9756.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 632.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 660.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 665.3mcg 74% DV
Vitamin C 19.3mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 144mg 11% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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