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[Chocolot]

I finally found a good solution to thick, separated praline paste. Have you ever opened the tub only to find oil on the top and thick solid goodness on the bottom? I have and couldn't find a good way to get them mixed back together. Tried food processor, mixer, and elbow grease. Today, I am proud to announce the new and improved praline mixer:-)


It may look like a typical paint stirrer, but it is in fact a praline stirrer.


You start out slow and remember to keep the mixer on the bottom, and never in the air.


It was not running in this photo.


No paste wasted. I usually end up with some on the bottom that just refuses to come out.
After getting it all nice and smooth, I scoop into deli containers in the amounts I usually use at one time and freeze. This keeps it fresher and it doesn't settle.


One of the real benefits is that when you are finished, there is a beater to lick:-)
I picked it up at Lowe's for about $4.

[HungryC]

I think I'd opt for the heavy-duty stainless steel version (about $25) of the paint mixer attachment.....dunno if the plastic version is food safe.

[Chocolot]

Good point! I sanitized it, but SS would be better.

[DianaM]

I finally found a good solution to thick, separated praline paste. Have you ever opened the tub only to find oil on the top and thick solid goodness on the bottom? I have and couldn't find a good way to get them mixed back together. Tried food processor, mixer, and elbow grease. Today, I am proud to announce the new and improved praline mixer:-)


No paste wasted. I usually end up with some on the bottom that just refuses to come out.
After getting it all nice and smooth, I scoop into deli containers in the amounts I usually use at one time and freeze. This keeps it fresher and it doesn't settle.

What a cool idea! And freezing in containers is so convenient. How long does the paste keep, when frozen?

[Chocolot]

I have kept it for up to 9 months without a problem. Might last even longer. Thaws rather quickly.

[Kerry Beal]

My hazelnut paste and praline paste will be delivered tomorrow morning. I'm hoping it's nice and homogenous so I can just portion it out without having to hit Home Depot!

[pastrygirl]

I can't wait to see what kind of response I get when I go in asking for a praline stirrer They never seem to know where the chocolate scrapers and entremet molds are either...

[jrshaul]

I've seen some neat helical screw-stirrers for mixing ceramic glazes. I'm pretty sure they're stainless; given what goes in some of those glazes, anything else would probably dissolve.

[lebowits]

Excellent!