Best Kitchen Blowtorches to Make Perfect Desserts

Though not exactly “king” but close to it, the Keen Smart Best Cooking Blow Torch is all about maximum efficiency, high capacity and versatility. So if you’d like to bring a chef-d’oeuvre culinary torch into your home kitchen and try your hand at creating impressive desserts, this one is the best fit.

There are many things going for the Keen Smart Best Cooking Blow Torch, but one that definitely stands out is that it has a 28ml tank allowing it to run over 60 minutes on one refill. Thus, it is a suitable option for those who plan to use it rather often. What is also great about this torch is that it gets very hot. Producing 2730 degrees Fahrenheit (or 1499 degrees Celsius) it will let you quickly melt cheese, toast marshmallows, sear meat steaks, or start a fire at the campsite. At these temperatures, you will also be able to caramelize sugar and make mouth-watering creme-brulees, just like those you tasted in your favorite cafes.

Like we’ve said, the Keen Smart Best Cooking Blow Torch is also very versatile. It ignites at a single press of a button and you can adjust the intensity of its flame as you want for doing the tasks you have on hand. Also included is a continuous flame lock which may come in handy when you need to use the torch’s flame for some extended period of time.

Most kitchen blowtorches aren't known for producing an exceptionally long flame. After all, when working with food, just how long of a flame do you really need? The answer to this question, of course, will definitely vary by each cook, and many will prefer to have the option of having a longer flame for trickier torching tasks. Enter the EurKitchen EK-TOR-FG Culinary Cooking Butane Torch, a great cooking aid that will soon find itself to be one of the best cooking aids in your kitchen. This kitchen blowtorch produces an extra-long flame up to 6 inches long, letting any chef create their culinary masterpiece with precision.

Although this kitchen blowtorch can produce an extra-long flame, that doesn't mean it always does so. In fact, the torch includes a flow regulator that allows you to adjust the flame to the exact desired length, giving you the ability to use precision movements with it without fear of torching what shouldn't be torched. The flame also doesn't blow quite as hot as most other models, but it is still plenty hot enough for any kitchen task. If there is anything about this blowtorch that takes away from its accuracy, it would be that the build of the model is a bit bulky, but most people shouldn't find this to be much of a problem.

Kitchen blowtorches aren't necessarily all that common in the average household, but the ones that do have them often find them to be a lifesaver. Having said that, finding a small but practical kitchen blowtorch isn't always easy, as the more effective models tend to be a bit bulky, whereas the smaller models tend to have fewer features that make it easier and more practical to use. With the Sondiko Refillable Butane Torch, though, you get a small and lightweight kitchen blowtorch that is just as full-featured as any larger model.

First things first, this model is rather small, being one of the smallest ones on our list, and may not be suitable for those with larger hands. Having said that, it is still fairly comfortable to hold and to use, allowing for accurate pointing for precision burns that need to be made to any food. The aluminum-alloy body is quite lightweight, so holding it for long periods won't fatigue your hand, and the handguard lets you hold it firmly without worries of it slipping out of your hands. The base of the unit, though is made of Zinc alloy, and tends to heat up quite a bit during prolonged use, so you will want to be careful with your grip on it. Some users, in fact, might find it better to wear protective gloves while operating the blowtorch in order to prevent accidental burns.

The thought of using a kitchen blowtorch to some people may seem intimidating, especially to those who have never used one before. After all, when most people think of a blowtorch, they think of a heavy-duty tool used for things like welding or cutting holes in sheet metal. The thought of using this same device in the kitchen will certainly seem intimidating to anyone who has never used one before. Of course, what also doesn't help is that some of the kitchen blowtorches available do little to make themselves seem inviting to use. This probably explains why they have never become an essential part of any kitchen.

The Jo Chef Adjustable Flame Kitchen Blow Torch is different than most of the others. This simple to use kitchen blowtorch has a friendlier appearance than most, with simple controls and a smooth appearance that makes it look more like a regular kitchen appliance than many other models. The smooth aluminum body and metal nozzle will match many other kitchen appliances and tools, making it look right at home in your kitchen. Its more domestic appearance alone may make it more inviting to allow those who are otherwise intimidated by kitchen blowtorches to use it to experiment with new recipes.

What could possibly be better than having a blowtorch for your kitchen? How about having a blowtorch with dual flames? The Cadrim Refillable Double Fire Cooking Torch gives you what none of the other devices on this list can, a dual-flame blowtorch that lets you finish preparing your food in a minimal amount of time. If you're worried about the dual flames being too powerful for most of your needs, there is no reason to worry about this. The Cadrim Double Fire Cooking Torch gives you the choice of using a single flame for most ordinary tasks that require quick use of a kitchen blowtorch, as well as a dual flame mode that lets you finish preparing your food quickly, which is great whenever you are in a rush. Having the choice of both modes is much better than having no choice at all.

On to the blowtorch itself, this model definitely has favorable comparisons to the others on this list. This model is one of the larger ones that we've seen, which is a little surprising given the recent trend for manufacturers to make their kitchen blowtorches smaller and smaller. However, that doesn't make it any less easy to handle. The stainless steel body with ceramic elements gives this blowtorch a fairly light weight, and combined with the comfortable grip, you won't have to worry about hand fatigue when using this model for extended periods of time. In fact, the larger size of this unit may be a great boon for those with larger hands who might have trouble with smaller blowtorches.