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I loved hollandaise as a kid.  So much so that I would make it when I was maybe 14 years old and I did not know how to cook anything but I taught myself to make the sauce.  Now, as you know, I am constantly looking to develop recipes that take out a little bit of the fat without losing the flavor.  You have seen a lot of recipes from me using fat-free Greek yogurt.  It is such a great substitute.  I am going to start trying it in desserts and cakes.  That is way more adventuresome than this mock hollandaise.  With that said, if you try this recipe you will never go back to the original recipe.  There are certain recipes when you substitute an ingredient you notice the difference even if you still like it.  I think you will be surprised by this mock hollandaise – the texture is very similar as well.
Mock Hollandaise
- 1 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar, more or less
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
Egg, Garlic & Yogurt
Mix completely until fully incorporated.  Add in the garlic and mix well.  Bring a pot of water to a  boil.  Once the water boils, turn it down to a simmer.  Put the mixture in the bowl on top of the pot and stir frequently.  It will take 10 – 15 minutes for the sauce to thicken.
Thickened Sauce
Stir in Dijon, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Next add approximately ½ teaspoon sugar.
Spices Added
The sugar will complement the sourness of the yogurt.  Serve over your favorite vegetable and in my case, asparagus.
Mock Hollandaise
Enjoy!
I use Greek yogurt/hung curd very often in Indian dishes and now I got something new to try. This sounds delicious!
I know it is often used in Indian dishes. I will stop by your site to get some good ideas.
This recipe looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I’ve used Greek yogurt in brownies with great results. The ratio is a little less than 1\1. Don’t be afraid to try.
Cat, thx for the insight. I will be trying to add yogurt to desserts. Now, I only need the time!
I love to use Greek yoghurt in my recipes and this one sounds great! I will be trying it!
I use Greek yogurt more and more. It is a great substitute to lower the calorie of a recipe and it has such good texture.