An immersion blender is a good thing to have in your kitchen. You can use one for all kinds of foods. There are constantly online articles coming out with new recipes you can use an immersion blender for, or you can make one up if you’re creative.
Whether you make up your own recipes or try some you found online, you should make sure you have one of the most high-end blenders currently available. If you don’t have an immersion blender yet, here are some of the top options you should be aware of.
1. KitchenAid Corded Variable Speed Hand Blender
This is one that many people like to use to mix their own salad dressing. If you’re going to make a bigger batch that you’ll keep in the fridge for a week, it would be hard to go wrong with this option.
However, blending ingredients for soup is another possibility that consumers talk about a lot with this choice. If you make a lot of soups during the cold winter months, you should move this blender to the top of your list.
2. GE Immersion Blender
This one is as good as some commercial models, but it’s made for home use. If you’re making a creamy soup, this should be on hand. Salsa is another go-to for owners of this model, though.
If that’s not so much what you’re interested in, then you might use it for hummus. Something like cashew ricotta dip is another possibility.
The way it breaks through nuts is something many chefs like to use it for, and you will likely notice the very sharp blades and powerful motor. Despite these features, though, it makes very little noise.
3. KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender
Fair warning: this one costs more than most of the other options on this list. If you spend the extra money on it, though, you won’t be disappointed that you did.
If you’re a seasoned baker, you might like the way this one can whip eggs for a variety of dessert recipes. You can also make your own mayo or create a fruit compote.
This one does come with a cord, which some people don’t like as much. However, it is a longer cord than most others come with, so maybe you can make it work if you have a convenient outlet in your kitchen you can plug it into.
4. Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick
Cuisinart is a trusted kitchen brand, and this is one of the better pieces of equipment they make. This model is not too pricey. It only comes with two speeds, but few chefs complain about that. What might be best about it is that it only weighs about a pound-and-a-half.
5. All-Clad Stainless Steel Cordless Hand Blender
You can regard this as the Cadillac of at-home hand blenders. It’s expensive, but many chefs say it’s the best one they’ve ever tried. It has no visible plastic parts, so it’s stylish and sleek. It also has impressive power and holds a charge well.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
