Comparison: Best Food Processor Desserts (Updated | Dec 9th)
Who knew your food processor could be your secret dessert weapon? From silky-smooth mousses to guilt-free frozen treats, this kitchen powerhouse is about to revolutionize your sweet game. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, these game-changing creations will have you ditching traditional methods for faster, easier, and equally decadent results.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for smart processing power: Ninja Food Processor
- Best for versatile chopping pro: Cuisinart Food Processor
- Best for effortless assembly: Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper
- Best for compact prep solution: Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor
- Best for all-in-one blending: Ninja | All-in-One Blender and Food Processor | Best for Smoothies
- Best for built-in scraper design: Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper for Slicing
- Best for compact daily chopper: Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor
- Best for professional xl power: Ninja Food Processor
- Best for all-in-one storage: KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor – KFP0718
- Best for simple assembly design: BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Easy Assembly 8-Cup Food Processor
Product Comparison: Best Food Processor Desserts
Smart Processing Power
Ninja Food Processor, Professional Plus, 1000 Peak Watts, 4 Functions for Chopping, Slicing, Purees & Dough with 9-Cup Processor Bowl, 3 Blades, Food Chute & Pusher, Silver, BN601
Ninja
- POWERFUL PERFORMANCE: Equipped with a 1000-peak-watt motor, this Ninja food processor effortlessly handles tough ingredients, ensuring smooth and consistent results every time.
- AUTO-IQ TECHNOLOGY: Features 4 Auto-iQ intelligent preset programs that take the guesswork out of food prep, providing one-touch control for chopping, slicing, pureeing, and dough making.
- LARGE CAPACITY: The 9-cup bowl is perfect for large batches, making it ideal for family meals, entertaining, or weekly meal prep, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.
- PRECISION BLADES: Includes stainless steel precision blades designed for optimal performance, ensuring even chopping, slicing, and pureeing of all your ingredients.
- DOUGH BLADE INCLUDED: Comes with a specialized dough blade that makes mixing dough for bread, pizza, and pastries a breeze, delivering professional-quality results at home.
- EASY TO CLEAN: All removable parts are BPA-free and dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and hassle-free, so you can spend more time enjoying your culinary creations.
- MODERN DESIGN: Sleek silver finish and compact design fit seamlessly into any kitchen decor, while the sturdy construction ensures long-lasting durability and performance.
- USER-FRIENDLY: Intuitive controls and easy assembly make this food processor accessible for all skill levels, from novice cooks to experienced chefs, enhancing your cooking experience.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Built-in safety mechanisms ensure the processor operates only when properly assembled, providing peace of mind during use and preventing accidents.
- VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: Perfect for a wide range of tasks including chopping vegetables, slicing fruits, pureeing hummus, and mixing dough, making it an essential tool for any kitchen.
Versatile Chopping Pro
Cuisinart Food Processor, 14-Cup Vegetable Food Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, 720-Watt Motor, Stainless Steel, DFP-14BCNY
Cuisinart
- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart Food Processor with 720-watt motor functions as a vegetable chopper, blender, and food processer in one. Make any kind of dip, puree soup, or sauce including hummus, salsa, guacamole, and more.
- MUST-HAVE FEATURES: The 14-cup food chopper has “on” and “off/pulse” buttons with an extra-large feed tube with bowl sleeve assembly designed for both small and large feed tube pushers. It also comes with a detachable disc stem for easy clean up.
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: This food processor comes with dishwasher-safe parts including a stainless steel standard slicing disc (4mm), medium shredding disc, and stainless steel chopping/mixing blade.
- NOTE TO CONSUMER: The shredding and slicing blades of this electric chopper are not adjustable. Please refer to the manual before setting up.
- LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: The Cuisinart Food Processor comes with a limited 3-year warranty on the entire unit and a full 5-year warranty on the motor.
Effortless Assembly
Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper, BPA Free, Stainless Steel Blades, 12 Cup Bowl, 2-Speed 450 Watt Motor, Black (70725A)
Hamilton Beach
- STACK AND SNAP TECHNOLOGY FOR EASY ASSEMBLY: With this well-designed food processor, you can skip frustrating, awkward assembly. Stack & Snap technology provides easy assembly and removes the need for difficult twist-locking.
- 12 CUP SEALED BOWL: Most food processors are too small for large processing jobs. This 12 cup sealed bowl fits large volumes of food all at once, and since it’s sealed in the center, there’s no messy leaks or spills to clean up after processing.
- BIG MOUTH CHUTE: Fit a whole potato or tomato right into the chute. The Big Mouth chute of this Hamilton Beach food processor saves prep time by reducing the need to pre-cut food before processing.
- SLICE, SHRED, CHOP, MIX AND PUREE WITH 2 VERSATILE ATTACHMENTS: This large food processor and vegetable chopper includes a chopping/pureeing blade and reversible stainless steel slicing/shredding disc so you can tackle every job with ease.
- QUICKLY POWERS THROUGH TOUGH INGREDIENTS WITH 450 WATT MOTOR: Shred cheese and potatoes, slice cucumbers and tomatoes, chop onions and herbs. As you process, the suction cup feet prevent sliding for greater stability on the countertop.
- EASY TO CLEAN: All removable parts are dishwasher safe for effortless cleanup and all food zones are BPA-free for peace of mind
- 2-IN-1 CHUTE: Use the small chute and small pusher when you need to process thinner foods like carrots and celery — it holds them upright for better control and clean cuts. Use the Big Mouth chute and big pusher for larger, whole foods like potatoes.
- SIMPLE FUNCTION GUIDE: The simple function guide takes the guesswork out of food processing — you’ll always know which blade to use and which button to push.
- CONVENIENT POUR SPOUT: Simply pour ingredients from the processing bowl right into your serving bowl for mess-free pouring.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 450 watt processor base, 12 cup bowl, large food pusher with small chute, small food pusher, lid with Big Mouth chute, chopping/pureeing/mixing blade, reversible slicing/shredding disc, user guide
Compact Prep Solution
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, 24-Ounce Mini Food Processor to Chop Herbs, Vegetables, and Hard Cheese, 24-Ounce Work Bowl, Reversible Stainless Steel Blade, DLC-2ABC, Brushed Chrome
Cuisinart
- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor offers an efficient 250-watt motor and patented reversible stainless steel blade to quickly chop herbs, dice vegetables, and grind hard cheese
- CONVENIENT CONTROL: The 24-ounce food chopper with durable, lightweight plastic body features a push-button control panel and auto-reversing SmartPower blade for two powerful processing options—chop and grind (not recommended to grind beans as it chops)
- EASY CLEANUP: A dishwasher-safe bowl and lid provide for easy cleanup, while the motor base can be wiped clean with a damp sponge or cloth
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: The mini chopper includes a 24-ounce work bowl with handle, stainless steel blade with sharp blunt edges, spatula, and instruction/recipe book
- LIMITED 18-MONTH WARRANTY: The BPA-free Cuisinart mini chopper comes with a limited 18-month warranty
- 250-watt food processor with 3-cup plastic work bowl
- Chops and grinds with patented reversible stainless-steel blade
- Simple push-button control panel; durable, yet lightweight plastic body
- Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid for quick cleanup; spatula included
- Product Built to North American Electrical Standards
All-in-One Blending
Ninja | All-in-One Blender and Food Processor | Best for Smoothies, Cookie Dough, Salsas, Cole Slaw and More | BlendSense Intelligence for Perfectly Smooth Results | 1800 Watt | Black | TB401
Ninja
- 1800 PEAK WATT MOTOR BASE: Made for powering through the toughest of ingredients.
- BLENDSENSE: Ninja’s smartest technology that can automatically adjust speed and time for perfectly smooth results. Innovative dial informs the user what mode the blender is in for a truly user-friendly experience.
- 72-OZ. FULL-SIZE PITCHER: Great for making large batches of smoothies and frozen drinks for the whole family.
- 64-OZ. POWER FOOD PROCESSOR BOWL: Use with the single-touch programs for even chopping, smooth purees, and processing up to 2 lbs. of dough. Included feed chute lid & pusher make adding ingredients both simple and safe.
- SLICING & SHREDDING DISC: Slice and prep veggies, cheese, and more with ease.
- VARIABLE SPEED: Allows for complete manual control of (10) different speed settings*. *Only in Full-Sized Pitcher
- 24 oz. SINGLE-SERVE CUP: Enjoy your favorite blended drinks in the single-serve cup with spout lid for on-the-go convenience.
- LIQUID DETECT: Alerts you when liquid is needed*. *only in Single Serve Cup.
- DISHWASHER SAFE: Containers, lids, and blades are all top-rack dishwasher safe.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1800 PW Motor Base, 72 oz. Pitcher, 64 oz. Food Processor Bowl with Feed Chute Lid, Total Crushing and Chopping Blade Assembly, 24 oz. Single-Serve Cup & Lid, Hybrid Edge Blade, Chopping Blade, Dough Blade, Slicing/Shredding Disc.
Built-in Scraper Design
Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper for Slicing, Shredding, Mincing, and Puree, 10 Cups + Easy Clean Bowl Scraper, Black and Stainless Steel (70730)
Hamilton Beach
- BUILT-IN BOWL SCRAPER SAVES TIME: Quickly process ingredients without pausing to use a spatula. Simply move the scraper from side to side to scrape the bowl while the electric food processor is running or the power is off — no need to remove lid.
- SLICE, SHRED, CHOP, MIX, & PUREE WITH 2 ATTACHMENTS: This Hamilton Beach food processor and veggie slicer has 5 processing functions using a stainless steel food processor slicing/shredding disc and reversible chopping/pureeing blade
- POWERFUL 450-WATT MOTOR: Make healthy salads, homemade salsa, hearty acai bowls, and more with this food processor and veggie chopper. The 450-watt motor easily powers through the toughest ingredients, so you can spend less time processing.
- PRECISE CONTROL WITH 2 SPEEDS PLUS PULSE: The low and high speeds plus pulse give you the control you need for a variety of recipes. Use the high speed when you need more power and select the low speed for processing or mixing delicate foods.
- 10 CUP BOWL CAPACITY: The generous 10 cup bowl fits a large volume of food. The large 3″ x 1.75″ feed chute saves time by reducing the need to pre-cut food – making it an essential electric vegetable chopper and slicer tool in your kitchen.
- EASY TO CLEAN: All removable parts are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, and all food-contact zones are BPA-free for added peace of mind.
- 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: Built for lasting performance, this electric kitchen processor is backed by a 1-year limited warranty from Hamilton Beach.
- SUCTION CUP FEET: This electric food slicer and processor has suction cup feet to prevent sliding and provide greater stability on the countertop.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: The electric food processor comes with a 450-watt processor base, 10 cup bowl, lid with large feed chute, food pusher, built-in bowl scraper, reversible slicing/shredding disc, chopping blade, and user guide.
Compact Daily Chopper
Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor, 3-Cup, 350 Watts, for Dicing, Mincing, and Puree, Black (72850)
Hamilton Beach
- Simply stack and press to chop: The patented stack & press design makes it easy to assemble and use. Simply press the lid to chop and release to stop. Since all you do is stack the lid on top of the bowl, no difficult twist-locking is needed.
- Perfect size for everyday use: Chop and mix up to 3 cups of ingredients every day of the week with this 3 cup chopper. It’s the perfect size for everyday use, yet small enough for easy storage.
- Easily chop, puree and emulsify with stainless steel blades: Durable stainless steel blades make easy work of a multitude of ingredients including onions, carrots and nuts. Oil dispenser on lid makes it easy to emulsify dressings, dips and sauces.
- Easy to clean: The bowl, lid and removable blades of the Hamilton Beach chopper are all dishwasher safe.
- Power through tough ingredients: This small food chopper has a 350 watt motor to provide all the power you need to prepare all types of food including onions, nuts, herbs, hummus, dressings and homemade baby food.
Professional XL Power
Ninja Food Processor, Professional XL, 1200 Peak-Watts, 4-in-1, Chopping, Slicing/Shredding, Purees, Dough, 12-Cup Processor Bowl, 2 Blades & 2 Discs, Feed Chute/Pusher, Black, NF701
Ninja
- MOST POWERFUL: With a 1200-peak-watt motor, this Ninja food processor powers through tough ingredients, making it the best of Ninja food processing.
- VERSATILE PROGRAMS: Featuring 4 Auto-iQ preset programs, this kitchen appliance removes the guesswork, making it easy to chop, slice, shred, puree, and mix dough.
- NINJA BLADE TECHNOLOGY: Experience uniform processing and evenly mixed dough with Ninja’s innovative blade technology, perfect for any kitchen task.
- LARGE FEED CHUTE: The XL feed chute with a 3-part pusher easily accommodates any size ingredient, reducing prep time and making it an ideal vegetable chopper.
- REVERSIBLE SHREDDING DISC: Achieve fine or coarse results with the reversible shredding disc, making it a versatile food processor and chopper for all your needs.
- FAMILY-SIZED CAPACITY: The 12-cup precision processing bowl is extra-large, perfect for families and entertaining guests.
- EASY TO CLEAN: Cleanup is a breeze with dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, discs, and blades, ensuring your food processor is always ready for the next use.
- QUICK ASSEMBLY: Easily swap discs and blades for new functions in seconds, making this food processor user-friendly and efficient for any kitchen task.
- DURABLE DESIGN: Built to last, this food processor is a reliable kitchen appliance that will serve you for years, making it a smart investment for any home cook.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1200 peak watt motor base, 12-cup processing bowl, XL feed chute with 3-part pusher, chop/quad blade, dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc & 10-recipe inspiration guide.
All-in-One Storage
KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor – KFP0718
KitchenAid
- All-in-one storage solution stores all blades and discs directly in the bowl
- Snap-and-go, easy-clean work bowl with a twist-free, one-click bowl assembly and latched lid; Add warm water and 1-2 drops of dish soap in the leak-resistant bowl to quickly clean bowl and blades
- Chop, shred, slice and puree everything from fresh veggies to cheeses, sauces, salsa and so much more with the included multi-purpose blade and reversible slice/shred disc
- Reduce prep time with the 2-in-1 feed tube and process a variety of ingredient shapes and sizes – tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes and more
- Simple controls with 3 speeds (High, Low and Pulse) to handle a variety of ingredients with precision. The easy-press paddles and illuminated LED controls make operation simple
- Model KFP0718 includes (1) 7 cup work bowl, (1) Lid, (1) Multi-purpose blade, (1) Reversible medium slicing/shredding disc
Simple Assembly Design
BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Easy Assembly 8-Cup Food Processor, Stainless Steel S-Blade, Easy-Clean, Touchpad Controls Black
BLACK+DECKER
- EASY ASSEMBLY: The smart design lets you set the work bowl onto the base, and uses the lid as the locking mechanism. No more struggling to lock the bowl into place.
- 8-CUP WORK BOWL: The large capacity gives you plenty of room to work with when creating salsas, nut butter, hummus, and so much more. The possibilities are endless.
- STAINLESS STEEL S-BLADE: The stainless steel blade quickly chops and mixes for fast, consistent results.
- REVERSIBLE SLICE/SHRED DISC:The reversible metal disc lets you slice veggies quickly or shred cheese without tiring your forearms.
- EASY-CLEAN TOUCHPAD CONTROLS: Easy-Clean Touchpad Controls feature low, high, and pulse settings.The powerful 450W motor takes care of food quickly and easily.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What key features should I look for in a food processor for making desserts?
For desserts, prioritize a powerful motor (at least 600 watts) to handle thick doughs and frozen ingredients. A variety of bowl sizes, especially a smaller work bowl, is ideal for making smaller batches of sauces or creams. Look for precise pulse control and multiple speed settings to achieve the perfect texture for everything from chunky cookie dough to smooth mousses.
How do different food processor blades affect dessert recipes?
The standard multi-purpose blade is essential for mixing cookie doughs and creating smooth purees. A metal ‘S’ blade excels at chopping nuts and chocolate, while a plastic dough blade is designed to knead pie crusts and breads without overworking them. A reversible shredding disc is perfect for quickly grating carrots for carrot cake or apples for a crumble.
Is a larger capacity food processor always better for desserts?
Not necessarily. While a large capacity (12-14 cups) is great for big batches, a very large bowl can be inefficient for small quantities like a single-serving dip or a small amount of whipped cream. Many high-end models come with a nested, smaller work bowl (2-4 cups) that is perfect for these tasks, offering more versatility.
Can a food processor replace other appliances like a mixer or blender for desserts?
A food processor is a master of chopping, mixing, and kneading, making it superior to a stand mixer for pastry dough and superior to a blender for thick pastes. However, it cannot whip egg whites or cream as effectively as a mixer, nor can it create ultra-smooth liquids like a high-speed blender. It’s a powerful complement, but not a complete replacement for all appliances.
How much should I expect to spend on a good food processor for desserts?
You can find capable models for under $100 that are great for basic chopping and mixing. For more power, durability, and versatile attachments like a smaller work bowl or specialty discs, expect to invest between $150 and $300. High-end models offer the best performance and longevity for serious bakers.
What are the main differences between a standard and a ‘dessert’ food processor?
There isn’t a specific ‘dessert’ category, but some models are better suited for the task. Key differences to look for are a more powerful motor for handling dense doughs, a precise pulse function for controlled chopping, and the inclusion of a small work bowl for making sauces and creams. The quality and variety of included blades and discs are also critical differentiators.
How easy are these machines to clean after making sticky desserts?
Cleaning ease is a major factor, especially with sticky doughs and batters. Look for models with dishwasher-safe parts (bowls, lids, blades) and a smooth base without hard-to-clean crevices. Some designs feature sealed bowls to prevent liquids from leaking into the drive shaft, making cleanup significantly simpler.