Cucumber Beurre Blanc

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled, chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Preparation

1. Process cucumber in a food processor until liquified. Strain and measure 1 cup cucumber liquid.
2. Combine cucumber liquid, cream, and lemon juice in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup.
3. Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time. (Do not overheat or sauce will separate.) Stir in salt and ground white pepper.