Cuisinart CCH-3 Mini Chopper 3 Cup
- Bowl Capacity: 3 cups
- Wattage: 250 watts
- Number of Speeds: 2
- Power Source: Corded Electric
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable small-batch chopper for one or two people, though at least one long-term owner had a plastic part fail just outside the warranty window.
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ASIN: B0CFP7G6WHModel: CCH-3Category: Food Processors
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Cuisinart's smallest chopper holds 3 cups and switches between chop and grind functions with a button, using an auto-reversing SmartPower blade. Removable parts are dishwasher safe and it carries an 18-month warranty.
The blade has a sharp edge for chopping and purees and a blunt edge for grinding spices, switched between with a button rather than a dial.
- 3-cup work bowl
- Chop and grind button controls
- Auto-reversing SmartPower blade
- 18-month limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits anyone chopping herbs, garlic or small vegetable portions daily who wants an easy-to-clean unit that stores in a cabinet. Not ideal for larger households needing bigger batches at once.
Pros and cons
- Compact size suits cooking for one or two
- Chop and grind functions in one unit
- Dishwasher-safe removable parts
- Easy to clean and store
- Small 3-cup bowl not suited to bigger batches
- One reviewer's plastic drive tab broke just after the 18-month warranty period, with no replacement part available
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CCH-3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.26 poundslower than 77% of 40 food processors |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.2 × 4.8 × 8.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bowl Capacity | 3 cupslower than 81% of 22 food processors |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 250 wattslower than 78% of 42 food processors |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Silicon |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Chopping Blade |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Chop |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Part Number | CCH-3 |
| Special Features | Adjustable Speed Control |
| Item Type Name | Food Processor |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Cuisinart CCH-3 grind spices as well as chop vegetables?
Yes, its SmartPower blade has a sharp edge for chopping and a blunt edge for grinding, switched with dedicated chop and grind buttons.
Is the Cuisinart CCH-3 dishwasher safe?
Its removable parts are dishwasher safe, per the listed specs.