Braun MR5550MBC Impressions Multiquick Handblender
From Braun
The powerful 3-in-1 Braun Multiquick Impressions Handblender (MR5550 MBC) is perfect for the chef at home. It blends, chops, and whisks. However, its compact size helps reduce the clutter of larger countertop appliances. From simple smoothies to extravagant multi-course meals, the Braun Impressions handblender helps make meal preparation easy and there's no limit to your creativity. Easy click-in attachments. Blend soup right in the pot with the stainless-steel blending shaft. Chop hard cheese, nuts, and other ingredients in the large 40oz chopper. Whisk egg whites to high peaks with the stainless steel whisk.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #149413 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Braun
- Model: MR5550MBC
- Released on: 2007-05-21
- Dimensions: 16.34" h x 5.98" w x 12.40" l,
This stick blender is awesome
This stick blender is AWESOME. I use it for everything. I puree soups right in the pot without the mess of transferring to a food processor. We make smoothies in the large cup that comes with it, which fits the stick blender perfectly. And even though I wasn't really interested in having it, I use the included blender-looking attachment all the time. In fact, the 400 watt motor makes it a lot more powerful than our "real" blender. It makes mincemeat of ice and frozen berries. All parts except the motor are diswasher safe, which is great for cleanup. The other thing I love is the "turbo" mode - it's just so powerful, it zips through everything.
I was about to buy a Cuisinart stick blender when I read a review that cautioned against it, and now I'm so glad I didn't. The Cuisinart one you can only use for 15 lousy seconds at a time so you don't damage the motor, AND you have to hand-wash the parts. Who needs that!
Not made in China!!
I have been banging my head on the wall, trying my best to find a decent hand-held blender that's not made in China, and I found it! It's made in Spain. I use the blender normally, I won't use it to knead bread. So I would assume it works as well as the other hand held blenders out in the market.
The hand-held blender is just wonderful. I would never make puree soup again without this thing. I use it to make marinade also. I just put all the ingredients (cloves of garlic, chunks of ginger, spices, sour cream) into the measuring cup and I get a well-mixed mixture in less than 10s.
** Added on Mar 28, 2007**
Recently I've started using it to make soy milk. I put all the soaked soy beans and a bit of soaked rice into the measuring cup, add sufficient water into the cup and blend until smooth... It's simpler and easier to clean than a soy milk machine.
** Added on Oct 20, 2009 **
Making soy milk every week. Still going strong. But are they really selling it for $400 now??? I got it for like $60
The whisk is a little weak though. I tried to whisk 4 egg whites the other day. I was holding onto the unit for one whole minute, the mixture just turned foamy. Eventually my hand got tired because I had to keep my finger on the button, and I had to take out my 220V hand mixer again. The egg whites become stiff in less than a min with my old mixer. I used it to whip 1 egg white the other day and it was fine.
I once used the chopper unit to mix a light cookie batter (something that you would need a cookie gun), worked fine!
I have owned this device since August 2006. I use it at least once a week. I'll update this review if it breaks one way or the other ;)
Best kitchen tool ever
I no longer use my mixer, blender, or food processor. This tool has replaced all those and does a better job. It's so handy...no more dragging out bulky appliances. Best thing is blending hot sauces/soups right in the pot. LOVE this little appliance!!! I'm giving it for Christmas presents this year.
