Calphalon Electrics 3 in 1 Immersion Hand Blender Review

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I used to use immersions blenders with plastic shafts and cages because I have non-stick and porcelain-covered cast iron pans. I didn't want the surface scratched by metal immersion blenders. Of course, the problem with the immersion blenders with plastic shafts is that they are sensitive to temperature and, eventually, they crack and need to be replaced. "Why," I wondered, "did no one make a little silicone protector that could be slipped onto the edge of the blender cage?" Eventually, metal blenders started to come with these silicone protectors, but only for the very expensive models. That is, until Calphalon came out with their immersion blender.

This is an amazing tool. I've made hummus, tomato puree, soups (pea, bean, and roasted red pepper), and mayonnaise. All came out with just the right texture without having to pull out the regular blender. Cleanup is amazingly easy. Just buzz the shaft into some soapy water and rinse (if you're using the silicone ring, remove it first). Just dry it off and slide it back into the drawer. I used the whisk attachment for quickly incorporating eggs into pate choux. That was just an experiment, but it turned out really well. The texture of the puffs wasn't affected at all, and it was a LOT less effort than doing it by hand. Using the cup with the blade, I minced chicken for homemade chicken sausage. There was a lot less cleanup than there is when I use the food processor. Calphalon created a real winner that works as well as immersion blenders that cots hundreds of dollars, and at a cost most people can afford.

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This is the third type of immersion blender that I've owned over the years, and it is, by far, the best. It's easy to hold, easy to control, and the ability to put parts of it in the dishwasher is certainly a plus.

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updates based on a couple of recent encounters:

Tried grinding some whole spices in the chopper but was unable to get it to a powder form, was still a bit coarse after 3 minutes on high turbo guess that's why its called a chopper and not grinder!

Not sure if I was doing it right but using the whisk was a big disaster definitely needs a surface with depth and needs a certain volume to be whisked

Otherwise is great for everything else I've been trying out new!

*****

Since Braun no longer makes hand blenders for 110V, I narrowed it down to the Cuisinart Smart Stick vs the Calphalon 3 in 1 Hand Blender.

Although it was more expensive Calphalon emerged a winner due to its nonstick guard, multi speed, turbo option, larger measuring cup and chopper attachment.

I've been using it for slightly more than 2 weeks and can say the following:

Pros

Powerful! I use the chopper regularly for grinding coffee beans. It starts off noisy but with a mix of multiple speeds (regular and turbo in the 3-5 range depending on quantity), I get perfectly ground coffee in less than 90 seconds

works great for all types of ingredients other than the usual soups and veggies the blender has worked great for different types of paste cilantro, spinach, chillies, ginger, garlic, onion etc.

all parts are extremely easy to clean and particles do not get stuck on the detachable chopper blade or on the blender non stick protection

blender works great on all surfaces

Cons

the buttons need to be pressed hard and fingers can start hurting if pressed for long

the chopper lid has one big opening, which if aligned to the mouth of the chopper container can lead to a major spill (had to deal with ground coffee all over the place the first time)

it is prone to a noisy start especially for dry items in the chopper

Overall its a great buy and definitely add to my versatility in the kitchen!

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The blender seemed confusing when I opened the box, but the manual explains all of the parts & operation well and I put it together to see how it works. I washed it and let it dry, found a space in a cabinet for it and used it a few days after it arrived. I used it to puree the contents of a can of diced tomatoes that I was using to make pizza sauce. This method makes a much better sauce than regular canned tomato sauce that is finely blended. This was a little more coarsely blended & had a great texture on the pizza. I also like the plastic guard to that you can use it in a pan or pot that has the kind of surface that scratches easily. A very good product.

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I managed to break my Braun immersion blender that I've had for years and went looking for a replacement. I wanted to find an exact match to what I had but couldn't so I decided to try the Calphalon Immersion blender instead. All-in-all, I'm fairly happy with my purchase.

Pros:

* It's more powerful than my older immersion blender.

* Whipped cream great with the whisk and blended soup well with the immersion blender attachment. I've only used the chopper once so far but that seems to work well too.

* Has multiple speeds, which my old one didn't.

* Calaphon Custom service was responsive when I reported a problem with the product.

* It has a cord. I don't have a good place a cordless immersion blender could charge.

Cons:

* The button to make it run is smaller and harder to press than my old one. I have fairly strong fingers but had to switch hands before the cream was whipped.

* It's taller than my old one -I'm 5'3" and my counter is probably about 1/2-1" taller than standard. This combination makes it easiest to use when standing on my tiptoes.

* It's 6oz heavier than my older immersion blender. I think this probably has to do with a more powerful motor and less plastic but that never was a problem for me so I'd prefer the lighter weight

* The "nonstick-safe guard" came cracked (ordered from a different site than Amazon) and seems cheap to me. I was expecting something a bit more flexible and silicone-like and this is pretty stiff plastic. However, I emailed Calaphon about my cracked guard and they replaced it immediately.

* The chopper is wider than my old Braun chopper. It might be bigger too, I'm not sure. My old one was perfect for me but while I don't prefer the larger Calaphon size, it'll probably work ok.

I haven't seen any other immersion blender currently available that I like better so I'd buy this one again. I do find it a lot more convenient than pulling out my blender or trying to whip smaller amounts of whipped cream in my mixer.