Consumer Reports explains how to use an immersion blender, a handheld electric mixing stick that's a handy kitchen alternative to a full-sized blender or mixer.

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The blender expanded to twice its size so it covered more surface area and was a lot more fluffy and bouncy so it gave the most natural-looking finish.