Who is this for?

Small-batch coulis makers

You mainly make an occasional raspberry sauce, have limited worktop space and are willing to sieve the blended fruit for a seedless finish.

Compact-kitchen multi-taskers

You also want to whisk, chop or purée without keeping a full-size blender on the counter. The trade-off is finding cupboard space for the attachments.

Low-clean-up buyers

You favour removable parts that are straightforward to wash, while checking the exact model’s instructions before putting any part in the dishwasher.

What matters when choosing?

Start with the space needed to use and store the blender, then decide whether texture control or additional food-preparation tasks justify more components.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Space for occasional coulis Check stored dimensions, whether the shaft detaches and which accessories come with the model. With little room for equipment, I want to blend an occasional batch and put the blender away afterwards; around 42% of consumers place a small setup first.
Seedless texture Check that the shaft suits your bowl or beaker, and allow space for a fine sieve; extra speeds offer control but do not remove seeds. I care most about serving coulis without raspberry pips, so I am willing to strain the purée after blending; a seedless finish comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Several food-preparation jobs Check which whisking, chopping or mashing attachments you would use and where you would store and wash them. If the same appliance must handle more than coulis, I can make room for useful attachments; around 25% of consumers prioritise that wider range of tasks.

What should you avoid?

  • Expecting the blade to remove raspberry seeds

    Blending makes a purée, but it does not replace the sieving step in Good Food’s raspberry recipe.

    If you want seedless coulis, plan to pass the blended fruit through a fine sieve.

    A sieve is another item to wash and store if you do not already have one.

  • Choosing a large attachment kit for one regular task

    A chopper, whisk and masher add separate components even when coulis is the only job you do regularly.

    Choose a kit if you expect to use its other tools; otherwise, consider a simpler hand blender.

  • Assuming every part is dishwasher-safe

    A manufacturer’s description of dishwasher-safe parts does not mean the powered handle can go in the dishwasher.

    Check the exact model’s manual and wash only the parts it identifies as dishwasher-safe.

  • Overlooking the electrical supply and cable

    The Health and Safety Executive advises checking that electrical equipment suits the supply it will be connected to.

    Check the appliance’s supply information and inspect its plug and cable before use. Do not use it if you see damage.

Relevant hand-blender brands

Braun

Braun’s MultiQuick range offers a choice between a simple one-speed model and models with more controls for small portions.

  • Braun lists the MultiQuick 1 MQ 10.001P WH as an extra-lightweight, one-speed 450 W model.
  • Braun describes 21 speeds and a 250 ml beaker for its MultiQuick 5 range, but those features do not remove raspberry seeds.

Kenwood

Kenwood’s attachment-led hand blenders are relevant if the appliance will do more than blend coulis.

  • Kenwood lists a 500 ml chopper, masher, whisk and beaker with the Triblade XL+ HBM60.307GY.
  • Those separate tools need storage and washing, which may not suit a single-task purchase.

Bosch

Bosch’s UK hand-blender range includes basic models alongside higher-wattage lines.

  • Bosch lists the 300 W MSM6B150GB and models in its ErgoMixx and ErgoMaster lines.
  • Wattage alone cannot establish how smooth a particular model will blend: Which? reports that results vary between hand blenders.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Will a hand blender make raspberry coulis seedless?

No: blend the raspberries, then pass the purée through a fine sieve for a seedless finish. Good Food’s raspberry recipe uses that separate sieving step.

Do I need variable speeds for raspberry coulis?

Not necessarily; a one-speed hand blender may suit straightforward soft-fruit blending, while variable speeds give you more adjustment. Which? reports differences in blending results between models, so speed count or wattage alone is not a guarantee of texture.

Can the whole hand blender go in the dishwasher?

Do not assume so. Check the exact model’s instructions to identify which removable parts are dishwasher-safe, and keep the powered handle out unless its instructions explicitly permit it.

What electrical checks matter before using a hand blender?

Check that the appliance suits the electrical supply and inspect its plug and cable before use. The Health and Safety Executive advises checking supply suitability; do not use an appliance with visible damage.