They consider it �cheating,� since adding cream helps you create a more stable base for emulsifying in cold cubes of butter. I don�t get how that�s a problem, unless the cream somehow ruined the taste of the sauce, but it doesn�t, and you could argue it actually enhances it. I also think it makes for an even more beautiful color.
Cream, or no, the technique is not at all difficult. Once your wine/acid mixture has reduced by about 75%, turn your heat to low, and whisk in the butter a few cubes at a time. That�s really it. By the way, feel free to use a saucepan for this. I used a saut� pan because it�s easier to film in, but it does make the process a little riskier.
You can switch up the type of vinegar, or go with lemon juice; and the shallots can be switched out for garlic, or finely minced onion. Chives are nice in this, but many other herbs will work, such as tarragon; or chervil, if you�re sexy. No matter how you pronounce it, or what ingredients you use in it, I really hope you give this easy sauce recipe a try soon. Enjoy!
Note: Yes, I can see there�s a spot of sauce splattered on the lens during the final scenes. These things will happen. Just pretend it�s not there. Thank you.
Ingredients for 4 portions Beurre Blanc:
1/2 cup of white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, herb-infused white vinegar, etc.
2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 ounces of cold unsalted butter (1/2 cup or 1 stick), cut in one-inch cubes
