The invention relates to a blender (10) for blending ingredients. The blender (10) comprises a base part (11) comprising a heating plate (22), and a container (13) for receiving said ingredients. The container (13) is detachable from the base part (11) and comprising a bottom part for contacting the heating plate (22). The base part (11) comprises a temperature sensor (23) for sensing the temperature of the bottom part. The temperature sensor (23) extends tends through the heating plate (22).