ScrapCooking - Need'it - Whisk Thermometer 2-in-1 - Kitchen Thermometer - with Removable Temperature Probe - Ideal for Baking Chocolate, Caramel, Sugar - Suitable for Induction Cookers - 5167

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When it comes to whipping up cream, beating eggs, or getting the lumps out of your lump-filled gravy, nothing comes close to a good whisk. Sure, you can struggle on with a fork or a wooden spoon, but you’ll get much better results, faster, and with a lot more fun, with a whisk. But Claudia says that almost everything in her house was free. Recent acquisitions have included a sofa bed, a garden shed and some “lovely furniture”.

Kenwood is well known for making affordable yet durable kitchen appliances and this hand whisk is no exception. It’s relatively lightweight at 1.14kg and has five speed settings, as well as a pulse function. Attachment-wise, it comes with the standard beaters and two dough hooks for bread kneading. There’s also a useful little attachment-storage tool, so you can keep your beaters clipped in place when not in use, saving you from the inevitable drawer-rummaging each time you want to use them. We were impressed with the heft of this whisk when it came to the heavy ingredients for the pecan pie we made. The rigid piano wire easily blended dense brown sugar, corn syrup, chopped pecans, and other ingredients smoothly. The short handle helped us get closer to the bowl, making the whisking less strenuous. In another test we made a vinaigrette and the heavy-duty design made emulsifying the oil and vinegar a breeze. There is not as much give with this whisk, though, so lighter mixes need more turns to aerate. There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to the humble whisk too. You’ll find balloon whisks and French whisks, small whisks and large, plastic whisks as well as metal whisks and even silicone-tipped whisks. And all of these are available at Lakeland. We’re talking whisks that are perfect for every whisking need, from whipping cream and blending sauces to beating eggs and creating light, fluffy chocolate ganache. A whisk for every job Balloon whisks, with broad, teardrop heads are the most common variety of whisk available and are best suited to mixing in bowls where the wide head can really get to work. French whisks have more slender heads, making them ideal for whipping around pans, especially tall-sided pans. Gravy whisks have a single small coil at the end, meaning they’re perfect for tighter containers, whilst the shape of the end is designed for whipping up liquids like gravy and sauces. With four speeds and a 400W motor, it’s a little more powerful than some of the cheaper options on this list, meaning tougher mixtures will be slightly less of a struggle. We’d still advise caution when using this to knead a family-sized loaf, though. If there’s too much dough, it’s more of a hassle than a help, especially as this electric mixer is a tad heavier than most.

Kitchen whisks

You can whip cream with another creamy ingredient such as crème fraîche and mascarpone – make sure it has enough fat content or it won’t whip. All of our whisks, no matter their size or features, are made from high-quality, lightweight material making them both reliable and easy to wield. Most are dishwasher safe too, to make sure clean-up is as simple as possible.

It washed easily in the dishwasher when finished, but hand washing would be better to maintain its shiny finish as some water spots remained after the dishwasher cycle.

These small, compact hand mixers are an essential addition to any kitchen

I need a whisk!!: Claudia and Debd are keen to maintain a sense of community in this Facebook group so to become a member you need to be Facebook friends with someone who is already in the group. If you're not, you could always think about starting a group of your own. It may not be the fastest electric mixer, but it does offer fantastic value for money, making it an ideal choice if you want lots of functions on a budget. Emily Farris, the original author, is a food and lifestyle writer, recipe developer, and prop stylist. She obsesses over kitchen design and home decor and used to work at a kitchen store where she spent way too much time thinking about whisks. She’s also embarrassingly good at buying things online and can see straight through a fake review. With seven speeds and a soft start function, which brings the beaters up to speed slowly, you also get a lot of control over your mixtures, so whether it’s a light sponge or butter icing, you can adjust the speed perfectly. Another notable feature is the “self-standing” base, which keeps the whisk perfectly upright when not in use and means less mess when you come to a stop.