This is a super easy recipe for a smooth and creamy béchamel sauce made in the Thermomix. It's a versatile base for various dishes, including lasagne, moussaka, gratins, and fish pie.
Béchamel sauce is simply butter and flour mixed together to make a roux. Then, milk and a pinch of nutmeg are added and heated until thickened. The key to success is continuously stirring the sauce so no lumps form.
Making it in the Thermomix saves time and effort. The machine's constant stirring and controlled heat ensure a creamy, lump-free sauce every time.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No manual stirring involved - the Thermomix does all the work.
- Three ingredients, with the option of adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- It can be used as the base for other sauces, such as cheese sauce, parsley sauce, and watercress sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Butter - use unsalted butter to control the salt content.
- Plain flour - use plain flour as self-raising flour, which contains baking powder which interacts with the other ingredients.
- Milk - use whole milk - lite milk results in a watery Béchamel.
- Nutmeg - optional - just a tiny pinch, as nutmeg is a strong spice.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add the butter to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook at a high temperature for 2 minutes until a roux forms.
- Add the milk and nutmeg.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 90°C until the sauce thickens.
Storage
Store the béchamel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring frequently.
Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge overnight. It may look slightly separated when reheated but will come back together.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Béchamel Sauce
Ingredients
- 50 g unsalted butter, roughly cut into cubes
- 50 g plain flour
- 500 g full cream milk, not light milk
- Pinch of nutmeg, optional
- Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 min/60°C/speed 2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 min/100°C/speed 1. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and along the blades. Cook again for 1 min/100°C/speed 1.
- Add the milk and nutmeg and cook for 6 min/90°C/speed 4. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, or see notes below on storage.
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