Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce ~
Rich, creamy, and so very easy!!
The classic hollandaise sauce gets a vegan upgrade and the flavor is exactly what you remember from the traditional egg-based version!
Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Perfect for brunch or a breakfast-for-dinner night, this delicious sauce that can be whipped up in no time adds a decadent touch to all sorts of dishes.
And this vegan version of hollandaise, one of the mother sauces of classic French cuisine, is not just for special occasions. Trust me, you’ll want to drizzle this creamy sauce over roasted asparagus, spoon it over Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine, and even use it as a sauce for breakfast enchiladas and tacos.
I like this easy recipe because it has all the eggy flavor of a traditional hollandaise sauce without the addition of things such as silken tofu, nutritional yeast or raw cashews – ingredients that are found in so many vegan hollandaise recipes. The main ingredient in this decadent sauce is mayonnaise. That’s right; you heard me and it totally works. This vegan sauce has a familiar yellow color and similar flavor profile to the dairy version that many of us know and love.
Ingredients for Creamy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce:
You will need:
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot brand
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
How to Make Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce:
STEP ONE: To a small saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients.
STEP TWO: Cook, stirring frequently until heated through; do not boil.
That’s it! Your vegan hollandaise sauce is ready to serve!
What to Serve With Hollandaise Sauce:
- Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine – This amazing recipe will seriously up your brunch game on Sunday mornings or take your breakfast-for-dinner night to a whole other level.
- Pan-Fried Asparagus – Asparagus season will never be the same!
- Roasted Dill Potatoes – This versatile side dish pairs well with just about any meal.
More Vegan Brunch Recipes You’ll Love!
- Easy Vegan Chilled Asparagus Soup – The vibrant color and unique flavor of asparagus make for a pretty and flavorful presentation as an appetizer at brunch with Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine and this soup also pairs well as a light accompaniment to simple sandwiches or salads.
- Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel – A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table.
- Vegan Sausage and Kale Strata – Perfect for holiday mornings, leisurely weekend breakfasts, or breakfast-for-dinner nights at home!
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Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- To a small saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients. Cook until heated through; do not boil. Serve warm.
Beth Godbee
Yum — looks delicious.
Courtney Ransom
I’m so sad I didn’t see this over the holidays. Better late than never?!
thiswifecooks
Absolutely! 🙂
Amy
I need to try this. I’ve never had Hollandaise sauce.
thiswifecooks
Oh, then you definitely need to try it! Brunch will never be the same! 🙂
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter
Such a great recipe, thank you so much! It’ll be a great one for brunch muffins too!
Cathy Harrison
What is cayenne pepper sauce?
thiswifecooks
Cayenne pepper sauce is a spicy condiment that can be easily found in the dressings/sauces area of supermarkets. There are several brands available. I like Frank’s Red Hot.
Michelle
I made this and put too much on my eggs Michelle but then I mixed it IN the recipe and it made it DELICIOUS! the one dish I didn’t have to add extra salt!
(eggs Michelle: crumbled, drained firm tofu with spices, fried, with a bag of frozen spinach mixed with a whole onion, sauteed and three cloves of garlic, minced. Add the sauce to bring it together and serve on top of a toasted English muffin)
thiswifecooks
Yum! Sounds like a perfect breakfast to me!😍
Janie
Which brand of vegan mayo do you use?
thiswifecooks
Vegenaise and Hellmann’s Vegan are my current favorites. I’ve used both for this recipe and there was no difference. 🙂
Kim
Very easy to make and a nice quick addition to brunch. Might try it with a little less mayo and sub vegan sour cream and see how that tastes.
Thanks for the recipe!
thiswifecooks
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
thiswifecooks
Quantities are listed on the printable recipe card at the end of the post. 🙂
CameHerelookingForARecipe
Apologies, I hadn’t scrolled right down, my bad. Made it tonight with some asparagus and green beans. Very nice indeed, thank you🙂
thiswifecooks
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the sauce. 🙂
Carmen
Loved this easy and tasty recipe I had some black salt (the one that smells like sulfur) and added a punch to this. It gave it a slightly eggy taste. I’m going to use this recipe as a substitute for the eggs used in a potato salad for a vegan version.
thiswifecooks
Hi Carmen ~ Thank you so much! I like your addition of black salt! 🙂
Chrissy
So delicious! Thank you for sharing!!
thiswifecooks
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the sauce!😊
Anaiah
Love this vegan hollandaise sauce! It’s the perfect sauce for my tofu scrambles.
Billy
This looks incredible! So creamy and smooth. Can’t wait to try it!
Billy
This looks incredible! So creamy and smooth. Can’t wait to try it!
Anna
What a delicious sauce. And great idea to serve it hot. I already have so many ideas what I could have it with 🤤
nancy
thanks for this vegan hollandaise sauce thats creamy and doesnt break
Daniela
This has become my go to recipe for hollandaise sauce! So good and easy
Maleena
I am going to try this hollandaise sauce x
How long does it keep in the fridge? Does it split like an egg based hollandaise?
thiswifecooks
Hi Maleena! I have always used this sauce right away so I can’t say for sure how well it holds up in the fridge.
Michelle
Were you successful making it ahead? I am hoping to make it and store it overnight and then heat it up the next morning. I would love to know if it worked
Vernita
Hi There. Do you have to use cayenne pepper sauce? Is there an alternative or can this be omitted altogether?
thiswifecooks
Hi Vernita ~ Yes, the flavor will be just slightly milder but you can absolutely leave out the cayenne pepper sauce.😊