Whip it, whip it real good.
Here’s how to make the most of your immersion blender, from breakfast to dessert.
They’re also much easier to clean than a stand blender.
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In some immersion blender varieties, you have more speed control than a regular stand blender too.
Some glassmixing vesselsmay not be ideal for mixing in.
But what is an immersion blender used for?
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Plop your immersion blender in the pot and give it a quick whirl for instant smooth sauce perfection.
This Easy Freezer Tomato Sauce is the perfect way to make a big batch and freeze for later.
it’s possible for you to even make it in the container that you plan to store it in.
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This smoky version uses black-eyed peas.
In this Homemade Applesauce recipe, the fruit gets blended after 20 minutes of cooking on the stove.
Especially when it’s so easy to make.
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Just add all of your ingredients to a container, and blend.
You’ll be surprised how quickly an immersion blender will whip up some stiff peaks.
With this trick, you’re free to have fresh whipped cream to top all your favorite desserts.
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This recipe is as easy as adding the ingredients to a container and blending.
Keep this one in your fridge for up to five days or freeze in small portions to enjoy later.
Use it as a spread on sandwiches, for dipping vegetables, or topping pastas orgrilled meat.
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Blend it as thick and chunky or as smooth as you like with an immersion blender.
From Salsa Verde toSmoked-Tomato Salsa, you’ve got the option to make fresh salsa every night.
With an immersion blender, you might puree some of the soup right in the pot.
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Use the blender to make some waffle batter while the coffee is brewing.
This trick is great forbig-batch pancakestoo.
Just mix up the batter, let it sit, then flip your flapjacks.
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Or make some simpleStrawberry Crepes.
The frozen mixture resembles a snow cone.
If you have leftover granita, pop it back in the freezer.
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To revive it later, use an immersion blender to regain its texture.
Use it to process a fruity cake layer filling right in the pan it cooks in.
Vanilla Milkshake
In addition to smoothies, use an immersion blender to make yourfavorite milkshake.
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Start slow on low speed and gradually increase it to avoid melting the milkshake.
Use a tall container to prevent the shake from spilling over the sides.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Use an immersion blender to emulsify the hollandaise sauce for this breakfast casserole.
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If you prep the dish ahead of time, make the hollandaise just before serving.
Creamy and fluffy smoothies, here you come.
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