Christmas is just around the corner and you're torn between an overwhelming feeling of joy and the realization that you still need to buy some presents? If you have a Thermomix, you can make things a little easier on yourself when it comes to Christmas gifts and make great gifts from the Thermomix. Below we have put together great Thermomix gift ideas for Christmas that will make foodies, wellness fans and impatient children overjoyed.
Luxury moisturizer from the Thermomix
If you would like to bring special joy to someone you love, you can give a soothing, aromatic and aromatic Christmas giftmoisturizing creamPrepare from the Thermomix. Beautifully packaged and with a personalized label, this great Thermomix gift will be highly appreciated. Here are the ingredients for the homemade cream:
130 g apricot oil (alternatively avocado oil or almond oil)
260 g Macadamiaöl
50 g beeswax pastilles or a beeswax block chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp rose water or orange blossom water
4 tablespoons distilled or boiled water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lavender or rose oil
1 vitamin E capsule, squeezed
Preparation:
1. Add oils and beeswax to the Thermomix bowl and cook at 60°C (speed 2) for 15 minutes until all the beeswax has melted.
2. Add rose water or orange blossom water, distilled or boiled water, the lavender or rose essential oil and the vitamin E capsule and boil at level 6 for 3 minutes.
3. Pour warm moisturizer into clean jars.
Relaxing bath salt recipe
If you want to express your love and appreciation to someone special this Christmas, you can also do so with homemade bath products. For example, you can give the gift of homemade bath salts that contain plenty of lavender, which promotes relaxation and healthy sleep.Himalayan salt contributes to detoxificationand Epsom salt calms with a large amount of magnesium. The olive oil provides the skin with moisture.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp dried lavender flowers
200 g Himalayasalz
200g Epsom salt
200 g Natron
75g citric acid
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lavender oil
1. Add lavender and Himalayan salt to TM bowl, grind on speed 10 for 5 seconds.
2. In a small cup, combine olive oil and lavender oil.
3. Add Epsom salt, baking soda and citric acid to the TM bowl, mix on speed 5 for 3 seconds.
4. Mix on level 3 for another minute. Slowly drip the oils in through the hole in the lid. The individual ingredients should be well mixed and the consistency should be reminiscent of wet sand.
5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir for another 10 seconds at speed 3.
Once the recipient receives the unique homemade gift from the Thermomix, they will undoubtedly be happy to take the time to consciously relax.
Quick idea from the Thermomix – make a lemon-sugar body scrub
A homemade body scrub that leaves skin silky smooth and glowing is also a beautiful and luxurious gift for Christmas.
Ingredients:
3 lemons
80g rock salt
200 g coconut oil, solid
500 g raw sugar
1. Add the lemon peel and salt to the TM bowl. 20 seconds, speed 9.
2. Attach the butterfly mixing attachment. Add coconut oil. Beat at speed 4 for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides.
3. Beat for another 30 seconds, speed 4.
4. Add the sugar. For 30 seconds, speed 4. Pour into glasses and give as a gift.
Prepare edible gifts from the kitchen with the Thermomix
Gifts from the kitchen are particularly popular at Christmas. With the edible surprises you not only give away sophisticated delicacies, but also show your loved ones that you have thought about it and taken the time to make a personal gift.
Prepare rum balls
The rum balls are undoubtedly a popular Christmas cookie. The aromatic treats are very easy to make and taste great. Rolled in chocolate sprinkles or coconut flakes and packaged in a beautiful folding box with a pretty bow or a clear cellophane bag, they make a temptingly delicious gift. If you're not a real rum fan, you can substitute Baileys or coffee liqueur in this recipe.
Ingredients for 14 balls:
465g dark cake
200g dark chocolate
35 g Rum
50 g chocolate sprinkles
1. Add chocolate to the TM bowl. 3 seconds, speed 9.
2. Melt chocolate for 1 minute at 50°C, spoon speed.
3. Add the rum and stir for 1 more minute.
4. Add 1/4 of the cake and mix at speed 4 for 30 seconds.
5. Take the mixture out of the bowl and form it into 15 balls.
6. Then roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles.
7. Cover the balls with cling film and refrigerate to firm up.
Delicately melting white chocolate lemon pralines
Homemade chocolates are a great Christmas gift. The little treats make a great gift. It's not just those with a passionate sweet tooth who can't resist the sight of the beauty of chocolates, so you're on the right track with this gift idea.
250g white chocolate, chopped
60 ml Sahne
1 tsp lemon extract
1/2 cup dried coconut
Extra coconut or powdered sugar for rolling
Preparation:
1. Add the white chocolate, cream and lemon extract at 50 degrees, speed 2 for 3-4 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted.
2. Add the coconut and mix for 10 seconds at reverse speed 2.
3. Pour the finished mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it solidify in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
4. Roll 2 teaspoons each of the mixture into balls and roll them in coconut or powdered sugar.
5. The Thermomix chocolates can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Exquisite gifts from the Thermomix – Baileys cheesecake balls
These delicious, creamy and exquisite Baileys Cheesecake Balls are real treats for gourmets and a luxurious oneGift for Christmas.
For 20 chocolates you need the following ingredients:
330g white chocolate Tim Tam cookies or other white chocolate covered cookies
225g cream cheese
60 ml Baileys Irish Cream Likör
300g white chocolate for the coating
optional: 50 g melted milk chocolate for garnish
1. Place the white chocolate cookies in the TM bowl and process them into fine crumbs.
2. Add the cream cheese and Baileys and mix on reverse speed 2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. Form balls and place them on a tray lined with baking paper. Let them cool for another 20 minutes.
5. Place white chocolate in a clean TM bowl and melt at 50 degrees, speed 3, for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally.
6. Pour the melted chocolate into a bowl.
7. Place the balls in the bowl of melted chocolate (in batches) and use two teaspoons to roll them around until they are completely coated in the chocolate.
8. Remove the balls and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place back on the baking paper and chill for 1 hour.
9. If desired, garnish with some melted milk chocolate.
Wreath cookie recipe
These pretty Christmas wreath cookies are not only particularly delicious, but also look great as Christmas tree decorations. Decorating the wreath cookies is a lot of fun for the adolescents. There are no limits to your creative imagination when it comes to decoration.
Ingredients for 20 edible Christmas wreaths from the Thermomix:
185 g Butter
220g powdered sugar
2 TL Vanilleextrakt
375 g Flour
1 No
1 egg yolk
For decoration:
Sugar writing pens
Red and green M&Ms
Zuckerstreusel
Chocolate
Nuts
dried berries
Band
1. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
2. Add butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to TM bowl and mix for 30 seconds.
3. Scrape the batter from the sides of the bowl and mix for another 20 seconds, increasing the speed.
4. Add the flour, egg and egg yolk and mix for another 10 seconds, speed 4.
5. Scrape the dough from the sides of the bowl and set the “kneading” function for 2 minutes.
6. Knead the dough lightly onto a work surface dusted with flour and shape it into a ball. Wrap with cling film and place in the fridge to cool for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to a thickness of 5 mm. Use a 10cm diameter cutter to cut out the cookies and a 4cm diameter cutter to make the wreath shape. Use a skewer to make a small hole in the top of the wreath.
8. Bake the Christmas cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden around the edges. Allow the wreath cookies to cool for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to the rack and allowing them to cool completely.
Cut small pieces of the thin ribbon and thread them through the holes. Now the children can let off steam creatively and decorate the mini Christmas wreaths.
Roasted cinnamon almonds
Another delicious gift from the kitchen that spreads the Christmas spirit are the roasted cinnamon almonds. Beautifully packaged, the sweet nuts make an excellent party gift and a perfect winter snack. Immediately after the first bite, you will bring the unique feeling from the Christmas market home.
Ingredients for 3 glasses:
30 g Butter
50 g Honey
1/2 tsp salt
1 TL Vanilleessenz
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
300 raw, unsalted almonds
80g raw sugar
additional 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 glasses x 300ml
Preparation:
1. Add butter, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, vanilla and cinnamon to TM bowl and melt for 2 minutes, Varoma, speed 1.
2. Add the almonds and stir into the honey mixture for 30 seconds on speed 1.
3. Line a baking tray with baking paper and bake the nuts in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes.
4. Place the sugar and the other half teaspoon of salt in a container and shake to mix.
5. Add the caramelized almonds, put the lid on and shake the nuts in the sugar-salt mixture.
6. Spread the almonds back onto the baking tray to cool. Once completely cool, break them apart and package them in an airtight jar or cellophane bag.
Prepare delicious caramel sauce in the Thermomix as a gift
You are also welcome to prepare a heavenly delicious caramel sauce and give it as a gift. The sauce will enrich the taste of cakes, ice cream and fruity tarts.
Ingredients:
125g unsalted butter, room temperature
250g brown sugar
125g Stage
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
1. Add all ingredients to the TM bowl.
2. Cook in Varoma at speed 2 for 6-9 minutes. If you want the caramel sauce to be a little thicker, you can cook it for a few more minutes.
3. Please note that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Thermomix gifts for children – reindeer caramel fudge
If you want to surprise a child with a creative gift from the Thermomix, these cute caramel reindeer are an excellent idea. Preparation is child's play and the caramel taste is simply amazing.
Ingredients for 8 pieces:
170g white chocolate
400 g condensed milk, sweetened
160g brown sugar
120 g salted butter
75 g sugar beet syrup
50 g Glucose
1/2 tsp salt
1. Crush the chocolate and add it to the TM bowl. 5 seconds, speed 9.
2. Remove the chocolate from the TM bowl and set aside.
3. Add the condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, salt, sugar beet syrup and glucose syrup to the TM bowl. Cook for 8 minutes at 100 ° C and speed 3. Scrape the sides of the TM bowl occasionally.
4. Cook in Varoma at speed 3 for another 20 minutes.
5. Return the chocolate to the TM bowl and mix for 10 seconds at speed 4. The fudge should have a smooth consistency. Repeat the process as necessary.
6. Pour the fudge into a springform pan lined with baking paper and put it in the fridge to cool.
7. Cut the fudge into slices and decorate as desired.
