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Creamy Homemade Caesar Dressing

A rich, velvety Caesar dressing made from scratch with Parmesan, garlic, lemon, anchovy, and olive oil for restaurant-quality flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

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  • 2-3 fillets anchovy fillets or 1–2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg yolk or 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground
Filling
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mash anchovy fillets and garlic into a paste using the side of a knife.
  2. Whisk the paste with Dijon mustard, egg yolk (or mayo), lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until dressing is smooth and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust anchovy, garlic, or lemon to taste. Store in the refrigerator up to 3–7 days depending on egg or mayo variation.