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Light béarnaise sauce with fromage blanc

Light béarnaise sauce with fromage blanc

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A light Béarnaise sauce: shallots are reduced with white wine and vinegar, then emulsified with egg yolks over a double boiler, and finished with crème fr…

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Recipe from Ricky90, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Béarnaise sauce is a sophisticated preparation that is perfect for both white and red meats. It adds a touch of indulgence to your dishes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodwater bath
  • Estimated cost$5.19 $1.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.46
  • $1.05
  • $0.49
  • $0.37
  • $0.03
  • $1.76
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Finely chop the shallots and place them in a saucepan with the wine and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce until the liquid has thickened.
  2. Once the mixture has cooled, add the egg yolks. ≈ 3 min
  3. Place the saucepan in a water bath and whisk constantly until you obtain a smooth cream. ≈ 4 min
  4. Once cooked, season with salt, pepper, and chopped tarragon. ≈ 2 min
  5. Once the sauce is warm, add the Greek yogurt and whisk until smooth. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Light béarnaise sauce with fromage blanc

  • 200 g of low-fat cottage cheese$1.46
  • 3 egg yolks$1.05
  • 3 shallots$0.49
  • 1/2 glass of dry white wine$0.37
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar$0.03
  • A few sprigs of tarragon$1.76
  • salt and pepper$0.03

Total$5.19

that's $1.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of low-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 shallots
  • 1/2 glass of dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • A few sprigs of tarragon
  • salt and pepper

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