Customer reviews from Kitchen Aid
KitchenAid - KSM1CBT Precise Heat Mixing Bowl - Other
Average customer rating
4
(63 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 63 reviews
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
9
79%of customers recommend this product.
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50 out of
63)
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - KSM1CBT Precise Heat Mixing Bowl - Other
Posted by: Aviva
from Ardmore, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This thing is really fun to use. The first thing I made was some vanilla almond bark. I made the mistake of not chopping the white chocolate small enough, so it did take a while to melt completely. But once it did, it was very smooth and creamy, exactly the right texture you want for bark. I added in more white chocolate to temper (this time I chopped it up small) and the bark came out delicious and with that perfect snap. It's lasted more than a week now with no discoloration, which you usually get with untempered or incorrectly tempered chocolate. I'll be snacking on it a few more weeks for sure.
I also made a bread dough and let it rise in the Precise Heat bowl. I absolutely love that this can be used as a standalone device, if you're making something that doesn't need mixing. The dough doubled in size like it was supposed to, and was baked into a delicious bread. I'm going to take credit for that one.
Pros: can heat to certain temperature, can be used with mixer or as a standalone
Cons: need to chop chocolate pretty small to melt
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE THIS HEATING BOWL!!
on May 24, 2017
Posted by: yogurt maker
from LA AREA
I hesitated buying this bowl as I felt it was expensive. After using it, I feel it's worth every penny. I've only used it for yogurt, but I've used it consistently and frequently since I purchased it approximately one year ago. It's made it so easy!! I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it. I'm wondering if the slow heating mentioned by previous reviewers is partially due to not preheating the unit as mentioned in the instructions. As I recall, for yogurt, they recommend preheating and letting the milk reach room temperature before heating. I found this does make a difference in reaching the desired heating temperature. I feel being able to use the unit without attaching it to the mixer makes it much more versatile and user friendly for using it for multiple purposes. At first I would have liked the unit to be larger, however, after using it repeatedly for yogurt, I found it the perfect size to put a half gallon of milk and simply set the timer. I'm looking forward to experimenting with other things as making candy etc. I agree with the reviewer who mentioned the bowl locking system. It's a little hard to lock. Also, I feel the temperature alarm should be louder as it is very low. As with all new appliances, it takes a while to get use to, but once you understand how it works, it's very easy to operate.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful addition to the Kitchenaid family
on March 15, 2018
Posted by: LJ13
from California
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for chocolate tempering. I couldn't be more please. No more temp guessing. And will hold the temp for 10 hours along with being stirred. Lovely. Candy makers delight. I can't wait to try other things in the Precise Heat Mixing Bowl. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Indispensable for melting
on July 14, 2017
Posted by: sigdog
from Oregon, USA
I was able to easily prepare my special recipe white chocolate. Reliable and fairly easy to operate if you read the directions
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Works Great
on January 16, 2017
Posted by: Penny
from Qualicum Beach, BC. Canada
Verified Purchase:No
I always wanted to try tempering chocolate but it just seemed complicated. I followed the instructions provided with the bowl and the result was perfectly tempered chocolate the first try. I'm sold. My husband surprised me with this gift and I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Posted by: Juice
from Illinois
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this bowl. I have melted chocolates and dipped strawberries, I have used it to melt candy melts in, I have used it to proof bread doughs several times! One of my new favorite gadgets to go with my mixer
Pros: quick, easy to clean up, mess free
Cons: temperature seems to vary a little at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Cannalectables
from Bozeman, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
This product was something I looked at for months before I actually purchased. On the flip side I was hand tempering pounds at a time with mixed results and it was frustrating. I finally purchased this and after two runs which is hundreds of pieces and pounds of chocolate here is what I found.
1. It works
2. The process of melting even after chopping all the chocolate is a little shoddy in that half way through there are 3 or so brick style mounds of chocolate being stirred around and you fear for your mixers life however it works it out you just have to trust it. If it kills my mixer I will let you know.
3. The bowl could stand to be just a bit wider so two people can dip in it alternating removal of pieces making in a faster process.
4. If it holds up I would buy a second one and truly that's saying something.
5. The 10 hour hold is a fantastic feature it also works
6. The securing of the outer bowl to the inner one could be a little more easy or at least a click or signal when it's locked other than turning it the right way I feel like I am gonna over tighten it trying to secure it. Would just be a more comfortable knowing its there then guessing by lifting on it. I would hate for it to separate and bounce the machine on the counter.
7. Just for a reference I do love every other kitchen aid product I have bought in the past and we have three here but this opinion is unbiased as you can tell and I do a have a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University so I hope you will trust me when I say definitely worth the price and will do the job. Just note the above points and be patient.
*also it wouldn't let me rate all the different features below i.e. Quality,ease of use,etc
1. It works
2. The process of melting even after chopping all the chocolate is a little shoddy in that half way through there are 3 or so brick style mounds of chocolate being stirred around and you fear for your mixers life however it works it out you just have to trust it. If it kills my mixer I will let you know.
3. The bowl could stand to be just a bit wider so two people can dip in it alternating removal of pieces making in a faster process.
4. If it holds up I would buy a second one and truly that's saying something.
5. The 10 hour hold is a fantastic feature it also works
6. The securing of the outer bowl to the inner one could be a little more easy or at least a click or signal when it's locked other than turning it the right way I feel like I am gonna over tighten it trying to secure it. Would just be a more comfortable knowing its there then guessing by lifting on it. I would hate for it to separate and bounce the machine on the counter.
7. Just for a reference I do love every other kitchen aid product I have bought in the past and we have three here but this opinion is unbiased as you can tell and I do a have a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University so I hope you will trust me when I say definitely worth the price and will do the job. Just note the above points and be patient.
*also it wouldn't let me rate all the different features below i.e. Quality,ease of use,etc
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Kitchen AidBy September 30, 2017
Thank you for contacting KitchenAid, Cannalectables. We are happy to learn that you are satisfied with your product. If you ever have any questions about your KitchenAid small appliance, please contact KitchenAid at countertopcollectionusa@kitchenaid.com. Please include your name, phone number, physical address and the complete model and serial number of the appliance.
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Everything about it is fantastic!
on December 19, 2017
Posted by: Silver Nana
from New Albany, PA, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It makes bread so much easier to make. I can knead it in the bowl and let it rise, then put knead it again and put it in a regular bread baking pan and get really nice loaves of bread.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid