Pierre Immersion Blender PHB5100

The Pierre PHB5100 Hand Blender is a powerful hand blender for everyday mixing tasks. With the included measuring cup, chopper, balloon whisk, and milk frother, I immediately have a complete set at home. However, this hand blender does not have a pulse setting. As a result, short, precise blends are a bit more difficult.

Ease of Use The hand blender is easy to assemble. I click the blender foot onto the motor and easily switch between the attachments. I use the separate measuring cup to puree and measure directly. During testing, I noticed that the hand blender fits comfortably in the hand and that the motor responds quickly. I easily select a setting that suits my preparation. The only thing I miss is a pulse setting for a short, powerful blend.

For Which Tasks I mainly use the hand blender to make soups and sauces. Think of creamy pumpkin soup and pasta sauces, but also the base for a hearty curry. It is also suitable for smoothies and baby food. The immersion blender quickly blends soft and liquid ingredients until smooth. I use the balloon whisk to whip light batter and cream until airy. The included chopper is handy for finely chopping nuts, onion, herbs, or cheese.

Easy and fast

For my test, I made a Japanese curry. First, I sautéed onion, carrot, apple, and garlic in the pan. Then I added broth, water, and a cube of Japanese curry paste and let everything simmer for a while. Afterward, I blended all the ingredients in the pan with the Pierre immersion blender. The curry sauce became completely smooth and thick in a short time, without any lumps. The powerful motor had no trouble with the vegetables and fruit. I was able to work in a controlled manner without splashing.

Design The sleek matte black plastic design looks neat on the countertop. The immersion blender feels sturdy. The long blender foot is also handy when I am working in a deep pan or tall measuring cup. Because the device is relatively narrow, it also fits easily in a kitchen drawer or cupboard. Cleaning After use, I detach the immersion blender foot and attachments from the motor unit. I immediately rinse the measuring cup and chopping bowl under the tap. Food residue comes off easily because there are few nooks and crannies. I wipe the smooth plastic surface on the outside clean with a cloth.

The device heats up quickly.

After the first one broke within 2 weeks (internally, as if metal was wearing down), I received another one. That one actually worked well for 10 days before giving up completely. So, not the best choice!