Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Beurre Blanc French Butter Sauce

Beurre Blanc

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallots
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice


Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the white wine, vinegar, and shallots. Allow to simmer and reduce will almost all the liquid had evaporated. About 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and white pepper.
  3. Next, while whisking continuously, add in the butter, one piece at a time, add the next piece when the first piece is just about completely melted. Repeat this until you used all the butter
  4. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • You can strain the sauce through a sieve is you like to remove the shallot pieces if you like, otherwise, feel free to leave them in! It's easier and adds some texture!
  • If the sauce breaks, you can stir in a few ice chips and then continue wishing over low heat.