🍯 Honey Mustard Sauce (5 min): Perfect for Raclette – Neary
🗓️ October 13, 2025 • 👩🍳 By Lou • 🌍 Origin: France
Quick answer: Homemade honey mustard sauce , ready in 5 min ⏱️, enhances raclette, salads 🥗, cold cuts or roasted vegetables. Simply mix strong mustard , honey (ideally organic lavender honey ), oil, vinegar and a touch of cream: creamy, sweet and tangy result! It keeps for 3–4 days in the fridge and goes just as well with classic raclette as with vegetarian or fish raclette 🐟.
🥄 Ingredients for 4 people
strong (or old-fashioned) mustard
cider vinegar (or white)
neutral oil (sunflower, rapeseed)
thick cream (or yogurt)
salt, pepper
💡 For a creamier sauce, add 1 tsp of wholegrain mustard and a hint of lemon 🍋.
👩🍳 Express preparation – step by step
In a bowl, mix mustard and honey with a spoon until you get a smooth texture 🥄.
Pour in the vinegar and mix again. The sauce will thicken slightly, this is normal 👌.
Add the oil in a drizzle while whisking, the sauce becomes shiny and creamy 🌟.
Finish with cream , salt, pepper, mix well. Adjust to taste: more honey for sweetness, more mustard for pep 🔥.
✨ Tips & variations
- 🌾 Lactose-free ? Replace the cream with plant-based yogurt or a touch more oil.
- 🍋 A zest of lemon or orange for freshness.
- 🌶️ Add a pinch of Espelette pepper to spice up your dishes.
- 🌿 Herb version : chives, tarragon or fresh parsley.
- 🥗 Also ideal as a salad dressing, to coat steamed vegetables or to accompany a classic or vegetarian raclette platter.
🫙 Storage tip: Pour the sauce into a small jar and keep it chilled. Mix before each use!
❓ FAQ – Raclette Honey Mustard Sauce
🍯 Which honey should I choose for this sauce?
The best: lavender or acacia honey , sweet and fluid. You can also use all-flower honey, or even chestnut honey for a more robust taste.
🧀 Which raclette cheeses does it work with?
It's perfect with traditional raclette, smoked raclette, Morbier, blue cheese, and even goat or Reblochon cheese! Try it on an original raclette or your favorite raclette machine .
🥗 Can we make a vegan version?
Yes! Replace the cream with plant-based yogurt (soy, coconut, etc.) and the honey with agave or maple syrup 🍁. Amazing taste guaranteed!
🌡️ How long does honey mustard sauce last?
3–4 days in the refrigerator, in a sealed container. Remember to stir well before serving!
🔥 Can we heat it for raclette?
Yes, but heat it very gently (bain-marie or microwave for 10 seconds), otherwise the sauce may curdle. Ideal: drizzled cold or warm over potatoes and melted cheese 🧀.
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