Aug 29 2026
RestaurantsThe Velveteen SpeakeasyRoasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Cooked in sweet hollandaise sauce. Topped with goat cheese, crushed cashews and balsamic drizzle.

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Ingredients

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Method

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  1. 1

    Preheat and prepare

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.

  2. 2

    Season

    Place trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Roast

    Arrange sprouts cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 18–25 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan once halfway through, until edges are deeply browned and centers are tender when pierced with a fork.

Sweet Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter until just melted. Keep warm but not boiling.

  2. 5

    Set up double boiler

    Bring about 1/2 cup water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Place a heatproof bowl (metal or glass) over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.

  3. 6

    Whisk yolks

    Place the 3 egg yolks into the bowl and whisk vigorously until slightly thickened and pale, about 1–2 minutes.

  4. 7

    Cook gently

    Continuing to whisk constantly, cook the yolks over the double boiler until they reach a temperature of about 160°F (71°C) or are noticeably thickened — about 2–3 minutes. Be careful to avoid scrambling.

  5. 8

    Emulsify with butter

    Remove the bowl from heat. Very slowly drizzle the warm melted butter into the yolks while whisking constantly to create a smooth emulsion. If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon or two of warm water to adjust consistency.

  6. 9

    Season sweetly

    Whisk in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (if using). Taste and adjust lemon, honey or salt to balance sweetness and acidity. Keep the hollandaise warm (set the bowl over the warm but turned-off pan) until ready to use, up to 20 minutes. Re-whisk briefly before serving if it separates slightly.

Toppings & Finish

  1. 10

    Combine sprouts and sauce

    Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving platter. Spoon the warm sweet hollandaise evenly over the sprouts, using enough to coat but not drown them (about 3–4 tablespoons, reserve extra to pass at the table).

  2. 11

    Add cheese and nuts

    Scatter the 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese over the sauced sprouts, then sprinkle the 1/2 cup coarsely crushed roasted cashews for crunch.

  3. 12

    Finish with balsamic

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction or aged balsamic vinegar in a thin stream over the plated sprouts. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley if using.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the sprouts and sauce are warm. Provide extra hollandaise and balsamic on the side if desired.

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