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Handheld immersion blender

An immersion blender is ideal for busy cooks who want to blend soups directly in the pot or quickly make sauces and smoothies.

A handheld immersion blender purées soup right in the pot and whips up sauces, dressings and smoothies in seconds. It suits busy home cooks and people with small kitchens, since it tucks into a drawer instead of taking up counter space.

Usually $25–$50Food mixers & blenders
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Why handheld immersion blender make a good gift

  • Blends directly in pots, bowls and cups, which means fewer dishes to wash afterward.
  • Stores in a drawer, making it a good fit for apartments and small kitchens.
  • Useful for soups, sauces, baby food and smoothies, so it earns its place quickly.

What to look for

  • Whether it has variable speeds and a comfortable, non-slip grip for longer blending jobs.
  • Shaft material and length, since a long stainless steel shaft reaches into deep soup pots.
  • Included extras, such as a whisk attachment, chopper bowl or measuring beaker.

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  • Immersion blender with whisk
  • Cordless immersion blender
  • Hand blender set

Questions people ask

Can an immersion blender replace a countertop blender?
It handles soups, sauces and simple smoothies well, but a countertop blender is better for crushing ice and making large batches.
Is the blending shaft removable for cleaning?
Most models have a detachable shaft that can be washed separately. Check whether it is dishwasher-friendly.

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