basic beurre blanc

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place shallot, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, and in a saucepan. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and continue simmering until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
• 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.