Suggested uses your Breville ikon™ Blender

Food

Preparation & Usage

Quantity

Function

Time

 

 

 

 

 

Lean meat / poultry

Trim excess fat ans sinew, cut into

250g

Chop / speed 2

10 - 20 secs

 

2cm cubes.

 

 

 

 

Use: mince

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish / seafood

Remove skin and bones and cut into

300g

Chop / speed 2

10 - 15 secs

 

2cm cubes.

 

 

 

 

Use: mince

 

 

 

Raw vegetables

Peel and cut into 1.5 - 2cm cubes.

200g

Chop / speed 2

10 - 30 secs

 

Use: stuffing, filling, puree, soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuts

Remove shells.

200g

Chop / speed 2

10 - 30 secs

 

Use; cakes, toppings pastes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bread or biscuit

Cut bread into 2cm pieces, break up

100g

Chop / speed 2

10 - 30 secs

crumbs

biscuits.

 

 

 

 

Use: cheesecake crust

 

 

 

Mayonnaise

Mix the egg yolk and vinegar. Add

125g

Mix / speed 1

10 - 15 secs

 

the oil.

 

Blend / speed 3

60 secs

 

Use: dressing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whipped cream

Add sugar or vanilla if desired.

300ml

Mix / speed 1

10 - 20 secs

 

Use: topping

 

Pulse

1 - 2 times

 

 

 

 

 

Herbs / spices

Chopped or halved

1 cup

Chop / speed 2

20 - 30 secs

 

Use; past

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smoothie

Milk, whole fresh fruits, yoghurt, ice

Max

Smoothie

60 secs

 

cream.

800ml

 

 

 

Use: milkshakes, frappes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh fruit

Chopped or whole berries.

250g

Blend / speed 3

20 - 30 secs

 

Use: dessert sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dried fruit

Chopped dry fruit

300g

Chop / speed 2

20 - 30 secs

 

Use: fruit mince

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ice

Crush

Max 1 tray

Chop / speed 2

10 - 20 secs

 

Use: mixed drinks, cocktails, slurpies

/ 250g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This blending chart is to be used as a guide only

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Breville BBL550 manual Suggested uses your Breville ikon Blender

BBL550 specifications

The Breville BBL550, also known as the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender, is a high-performance blending appliance that combines style, functionality, and innovation to meet the demands of both home cooks and professional chefs. This blender stands out in the market due to its powerful motor and advanced features designed to enhance blending efficiency.

One of the most notable characteristics of the BBL550 is its 2.5 horsepower motor, which delivers exceptional power for a variety of blending tasks. This robust motor ensures that the blender can effortlessly crush ice, puree fruits and vegetables, and blend thick mixtures, making it ideal for smoothies, soups, sauces, and even frozen desserts. The variable speed control allows users to adjust the motor speed for different tasks, providing precision and versatility.

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