For the last few days, I’ve had a blast testing out the Braun PureMix blender. From smoothies and milkshakes to soups and sauces, there’s so much I can do with this versatile machine. I especially love using it to crush ice; the special pulsing setting for crushed ice gives perfect results every time!
But as much as I loved using the blender for basic recipes, I really wanted to get a little more gourmet with my Braun PureMix recipe creations. So I decided to create a gourmet appetizer and dessert with the blender: Tomato Bruschetta and Chocolate Mousse!
Tomato Bruschetta
A simple bruschetta recipe that can be made in a blender to serve on baguette slices.
Ingredients
- 3 Roma Tomatoes quartered
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. dried basil or 2 tbsp. fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
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Add garlic to blender and pulse on the Chop setting for a few seconds until slightly chopped.
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Add remaining ingredients and pulse on Chop setting for about ten seconds, until diced and combined.
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Empty bruschetta into cheesecloth-lined bowl. Squeeze cheesecloth gently to remove excess liquid.
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Transfer bruschetta to serving dish and serve with baguette chips.
The key to this flavourful bruschetta was using the Pulse setting on the Braun PureMix to ensure that the vegetables didn’t end up liquefied. Squeezing out the extra liquid after blending ensured the perfect consistency for spooning the mixture onto baguette chips, though using a firm tomato variety such as Roma tomatoes also helps ensure the bruschetta isn’t too watery. For a real gourmet touch, fresh basil is divine. But dried basil works in a pinch and still tastes great!
Chocolate Mousse
Smooth and rich chocolate mousse made in minutes in a blender!
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. instant coffee powder
Instructions
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Break chocolate into squares and place in blender.
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Use Chop setting to chop chocolate into small squares.
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Add boiling water and use Puree setting to blend until chocolate is melted and creamy.
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Add remaining ingredients and blend on Puree setting for a few seconds until ingredients are combined. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula and blend for about one minute, until mixture is rich and creamy.
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Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate until firm.
Now technically, this isn’t quite a mousse since it’s missing the light and airy texture of a true mousse dessert. But after that first bite, I promise nobody will fuss about the name. This dessert is rich, creamy and decadently chocolatey, the perfect end to any dinner party. The Puree setting actually worked better than the Liquify setting for blending this creamy chocolate confection since it whipped the cream a little more gradually to ensure a perfect texture.
The entire family loved both my appetizer and my dessert, but what I loved wa that the recipes would also be suitable for serving to company thanks to their rich and complex flavour. And with the Braun PureMix blender, both recipes can be prepared in just minutes! When a fancy dish is this easy to make, inviting company over may just happen more often!
The Braun PureMix’s six different settings (including the Crushed Ice setting) and thermal resistant pitcher make it so handy for all kinds of kitchen cooking. I’ve been especially impressed by how handy the Chop setting is. Whether I need to dice vegetables for a dinner dish or chop chocolate for this delicious mousse, it’s done in seconds with this blender!
The Braun PureMix is available in stores throughout North America and with the holiday season fast approaching, it’s a great addition to your kitchen arsenal. Cooking all your favourite dishes, from basics to gourmet creations, is easier when Braun is in your kitchen!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De’Longhi, Kenwood, Braun. The opinions and text are all mine.
Florence C says
October 20, 2016 at 1:10 pmI would use the Braun PureMix Blender. Both recipes sounds good.
angela m says
October 20, 2016 at 1:37 pmBoth these recipes sound and look delicious. They seem easy to make too.
Lynda Cook says
October 20, 2016 at 2:59 pmThey look like great recipes and the blender sounds awesome, would be nice to own a great blender!!
Julie F says
October 21, 2016 at 6:33 amWhat great recipes, I do not use my blender enough!
DORIS HUMBER says
October 21, 2016 at 7:36 amOh my…this looks so delicious! Love the berries on top…great food presentation!!
Carole Dube says
October 21, 2016 at 8:28 amI love the simple Tomato Bruschetta recipe! So easy to make!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
October 21, 2016 at 10:16 amI love the sound of the Tomato Bruschetta, a lovely snack for the evening. I’m afraid I don’t like dark chocolate so I’d substitute milk or white chocolate.
Cheryl says
October 21, 2016 at 12:08 pmLooks like a great blender
kathy downey says
October 21, 2016 at 5:43 pmI cant wait to try the Tomato Bruschetta
Stephanie LaPlante says
October 22, 2016 at 10:12 amOh that sounds like a heavenly meal.
Debbie White Beattie says
October 22, 2016 at 7:16 pmBoth of these recipes look delicious especially the chocolate mousse
Cheryl says
October 23, 2016 at 7:40 amI love a good bruchetta!! I have never thought of making my own??!! I so must try!!
LisaM says
October 23, 2016 at 8:21 amThe mousse looks so lovely – and simple!
Alison Braidwood says
October 27, 2016 at 12:46 pmThe bruschetta and mousse look awesome. I don’t use my blender nearly enough. This may inspire me to get it out.
Elva Roberts says
October 29, 2016 at 1:01 pmBoth of these Recipes, Tomato Bruschetta and Chocolat Mousse, would be favorites in our home. The Braun Blender makes these recipes so simple and fast. Thank you for these recipes. We will be looking for more recipes using this wonderful Braun Blender.
Debbie W says
October 30, 2016 at 2:10 pmI just got a craving!!!
Donnas says
November 2, 2016 at 4:41 amI can’t believe how easy these recipes are to make and they both look so delicious.
Silvia D says
November 3, 2016 at 8:57 amsuch a great Blender! love the recipes!
Wanda Tracey says
November 5, 2016 at 6:44 pmThe Tomato Bruschetta would be a big hit at our house because we love it.Thanks for the awesome recipes.They both sound amazing.
debbie s says
November 9, 2016 at 7:57 ami love bruchetta
Karla Sceviour says
November 9, 2016 at 9:02 pmoh,that bruschetta looks sooo good! Thanks for the recipes!
Caryn Coates says
November 14, 2016 at 10:18 amThese recipes sound so yummy. I need to use my blender more often
Joanne Saunders says
November 15, 2016 at 9:41 amI have been looking for a good easy bruschetta recipe.
Bailey says
November 17, 2016 at 12:50 amI want to get out of bed and make chocolate mousse now
Tina F says
November 19, 2016 at 12:54 amThese recipes sound so delicious
Victoria Ess says
December 5, 2016 at 8:26 amThat sounds so good! The blender works so well!
Kathryn says
April 3, 2018 at 8:27 amBoth of these are so easy and tasty!