SEASON #4: BEST BAKER IN AMERICA - JACKIE.

 EPISODE #1:  The South.                                                             10 to Start

    (not sure if is was produced during the pandemic) (During episode 3- you can see people in the background with masks on) 

HOST:  Carla Hall, Pastry Chef & Author.

JUDGES:  Jason Smith, Pastry Expert,

                  Gesine Prado, Pastry Chef & Author.

PRIZE:  $25,000 & Title.

PLAYERS (10)

1.  YASSMEEN H. JACKSON                                                            Baltimore, MARYLAND

2.  JACKIE JOSEPH                                                                            Louisville, KENTUCKY

3.  CLARICE LAM                                                                              Brooklyn, NEW YORK

4.  CAITLYN COX                                                                               Nashville, TENESSEE

5.  MIRANDA PRINCE                                                                       Las Vegas, NEVADA

6.  FELICIA MAYDEN                                                                         Chicago, ILLINOIS

7.  KATRINA TAYO                                                                            Las Vegas, NEVADA

8.  AARON MANUYAG                                                                      Tucson, ARIZONIA

9.  CARYN MARTINEZ                                                                       Columbus, OHIO

10.  MICHELE POMPEI (male)                                                            Walla Walla, WASINGTON

FIRST MASTER CHALLENGE:  In honor of the Kentucky Derby. - May Day Pie Core Ingredient.

- Make a Piecaken pie inside of a cake feature Bourbon. in 4 hours.

- TOP 2:  Felicia & Caitlyn

       WINNER:  Caitlyn.

SAFE:  Katrina, Yassmeen, Michele, Caryn, Jackie.

NEW TWIST:  BAKER-OFF CHALLENGE:  Miranda, Clarice & Aaron.

- Create a Key Lime Pie.

SAFE:  Clarice & Aaron.

ELIMINATED:  Miranda.

EPISODE #2:  Mid-Atlanta.                                                                        9 Left.

                         America's Greatest Regional Dessert.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Maryland - Smith Island Cake.

- 8- 15 layers & use fudge frosting.  Extra credit for most layers.  Must feature BOARDWALK POPCORN in 3houirs.

RESULTS:

- TOP 2:  Jackie & Michele.

       WSINNER:  Michele had 24 layers..

SAFE:  Aaron, Clarice, Caryn,  Katrina & Yassmeen (from Baltimore)

BOTTOM 2:  Caitlyn & Felicia.

BAKE-OFF:  Pennsylvania - Shoo Fly Pie.

- Create a dessert inspired by the colonial classic dessert with a tender crust , rich molasses & crump topping.

ELIMINATED:  Felicia.

EPISODE #3:  Rocky Mountains.                                                           8 Left.

                   Idaho & Montana - Huckleberries.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Create a magnificent huckleberry pie embouche.\  (Party tower evokes all of the flavors of huckleberry pie.)  in 2hrs.

- Jackie :  Pate a choux Pie Embouche

- Clarice:  Huckleberry Éclair Pie Embouche,

- Yassmeen:  "      & Thyme     "       ",

- Caryn:  Doughnut Mountain Huckleberry Pie Embouche,

- Michele:  Pate a Choux                                "     ",

- Katrina:  Macaron Choux Pie Embouche,

- Caitlyn:  Huckleberry Concha "     ",

- Aaron:         "           Meyer Lemon  "     ".

Then the power went out.  Some of the bakers had problems.  That is when we saw some of the crew wearing masks.( pandemic)  When the power came on they gave the bakers an extra 30 minutes.

JUDGING:

- WINNER:  Aaron.

SAFE:  Jackie, Caitlyn, Caryn.

BAKE-OFF:  Clarice, Michele, Yassmeen, Katrina.

- Utah - Gelatin - Create a visually stunning dessert featuring gelatin & a baked component in 90 minutes.

SAFE:  Michele, Katrina & Clarice.

ELIMINATED:  Yassmeen.

EPISODE #4:  The Northern Plains.                                                                       7 Left.

        The Dakotas.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Kuchen - Create a kuchen in honor of your home state with scoop of ice cream featuring flavor - Cookie. in 2 1/2 hours.

- Katrina - Mango Float Kuchen,

- Clarice - Caramel Apple "

- Michele - Spiced Apple   "

- Aaron - Sonoran Sope            ",

- Jackie - Kentucky Dark Fruit    ",

- Caryn - Apple Custard               ",

- Caitlyn - Banana Pudding Split   ".

- TOP 2:  Jackie & Clarice.

        WINNER:  Jackie.

BOTTOM:  Michele, Caryn, Aaron, Katrina & Caitlyn.

BAKE-OFF:  Aaron, Caryn & Caitlyn.  - Minnesota - Invent an upscale version of Scotcheroos must include Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Rice Cereal & Butterscotch in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED:  Caryn.

EPISODE #5:  Midwest.                                                                                  6 Left.

                                   MICHIGAN

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Michigan.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  - Bumpy Cake - Using full-size entremets & Feature Flavor - Cherries in 2 1/2 hours.

- Clarice  - Cherry Split Bumpy Cake Entremets,

- Caitlyn - Rocky Road     "          "         ",

- Katrina - Charry and Goat Custard Cake ",

- Michele - Pistachio and Cherry Cake Entremets,

- Jackie - Kentucky Old Fashioned Bumpy Cake Entremets,

- Aaron  - Cherry Devil's Food Bumpy Cake Entremets.

RESULTS:  

TOP :  Michele & Jackie

      WINNER:  Both.

SAFE:  Clarice.

BAKE-OFF:  Caitlyn, Aaron & Katrina.

- Gateway Arch - Missouri. - Gooey Butter Cake.  in 90 minutes make 6 mini cakes.

ELIMINATED:  Aaron.

EPISODE #6:  The Northeast.                                                                      5 Left.

                        Massachusetts - Boston Cream Pie.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Reinvent The Boston Cream Pie by adding Coffee Syrup in 2 hours.

- Clarice - Dirty Chai Boston Cream  Opera Cake,

- Caitlyn - Heavenly Boston Cream Torte,

- Michele - Boston Coffee Pie Entremets,

- Jackie - Coffee & Hazelnuts Passion Fruit Boston Cream Pie,

- Katrina - Banana Coffee Boston Pie.

RESULTS: 

TOP:  Caitlyn & Katrina.

          WINNER:  No-One.

SAFE:  Clarice.

BOTTOM:  Michele & Jackie.

BAKE-OFF:  Maine - Whoopie Pie.

- Glow it Up into a sophisticated plated dessert include cake & frosting or fluffy marshmallow filling. in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED:  No-One.

EPISODE #7:  The Southwest.                                                                  5 Left.

                     NEVADA - Nevada Basque Cake.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Make a Nevada Basque Cake showcase your own personalities in 2 hours featuring Southwest Chili peppers.

- Jackie - Cherry Strawberry Habanera Basque,

- Clarice - Spicy Mango Basque,

- Katrina - pineapple Coconut Chipotle Basque,

- Caitlyn - Chili Cheese Board Basque,

- Michele - Cherry Espelette Basque.

JUDGING:

- WINNER:  Katrina - headed to Finale.

- SAFE:  Michele & Jackie.

BAKE -OFF CHALLENGE:  Caitlyn & Clarice.

- New Mexico

- Combine 2 regional treats into 1 dessert:  Biscochitos & Flan in 2 hours.

- Caitlyn:  Key Lime Flan Tart,

- Clarice:  Chocolate Impossible Cake.

ELIMINATED:  Clarice.

EPISODE #8:  The Pacific                                                            4 Left.

   FINAL FOUR:  Michele, Katrina, Jackie & Caitlyn.

FINAL MASTER CHALLENGE:  Tribute to California the Golden Age of Hollywood - Chiffon Cake from the Brown Derby. in 2 1/2 hours  Feature:  Chiffon Tsunami Cake feature: Avocado & Lemon.  Some one will be eliminated after challenge.

- Caitlyn:  Avocado Lemon Chiffon Cake,

- Katrina - Black Sesame Seaweed Avocado Tsunami Cake,

- Jackie:  Lemon Thyme & Avocado Tsunami Cake,

- Michele:  Honey Lemon Chiffon Tsunami Cake.

JUDGING:

ELIMINATED:  Michele.                                                                           3    Left.

BAKER OFF CHALLENGE THROWDOWN:    50th State - Hawaii

- 2 ft. tall, featuring the state treats:  Lilikoi, Haupia & Malasada. in 5 hours.

- Caitlyn:  Sweet Luau Display,

- Jackie:  Hawaiian Sunset Display

- Katrina:  Coconut Tiki Man Display.

THE WINNER IS:   JACKIE.

   

SEASON - 2: ADAM

EPISODE #1:  Cake, Glorious Cake.
HOST:  Scott Conant, Chef & Restaurateur.
PRIZE:  $25,000 & Title.
JUDGES:  Marcela Valladolia, Chef & Author,
                  Jason Smith, Caterer & Baker.

PLAYER  (9)
1.  MAX SANTIAGO,   Executive Pastry Chef                                                    Miami, FL.
2.  LASHEEDA PERRY     "              "         "                                                       Atlanta, GA
3.  ADAM YOUNG         Bakery Owner                                                              Mystic, CT
4.  JEAN-FRANCOIS SUTEAU                  Executive Pastry Chef          White Sulphur Springs, WV
5.  JEREMY FOGG           Pastry Chef                                                                New Orleans, LA
6.  FRANINA MEDIVIL     Executive Pastry Chef                                            Los Angeles, CA.
7.  LEIGH OMILINSKY     Pastry Chef                                                             Chicago, ILL.
8.  KYM DELOST               Executive Pastry Chef                                            Chicago, ILL.
9.  BECCA CRAIG              Executive Cake Chef                                              Philadelphia, PA.

SKILL CHALLENGE:  Cake - Petit Flours Glaces in 90 minutes make 1 dozen.

- WINNER:  Adam. 

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Create a cake that would be an Illusion with Vanilla Flavor i 6 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  Gemma Stafford, Chef & YouTube Star.
TOP 2:  Max & Becca.
- WINNER:  Max.
SAFE:  Leigh, Jean-Francois, Adam, Kym & Jeremy.
BOTTOM 2:  Frania & Lasheeda.
ELIMINATED:  Frania.   

EPISODE #2:  Wedding Spectacular.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Dessert Bar.

- Mini Mousse Cake - 90 minutes to make 6 mini cakes decorated for a wedding.
WINNER:  Max.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Wedding Centerpiece.
- Traditional Croquembouche - Wedding Tower  in 3 hours.
-  One other pastry or cake with Champagne.
GUEST JUDGE:  Zac Young, Pastry Director.
TOP 2:  Leigh & Jean-Francois.
WINNER:  Jean-Francois.
SAFE:  Becca, Adam, Max & Jeremy.
BOTTOM 2:  Kym & Lasheeda.
ELIMINATED:  Kym.

EPISODE #3:  Summer Desserts.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Strawberry Shortcake.

-  Bake 6 Strawberry Shortcakes in 90 minutes.
BEST:  Lasheeda.

MASTER CHALLENGE - Fire & Ice Dessert.
- Include a Bruleed element
- Include a Frozen Element
- Flavor of mint in 2 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  Sherry Yard, Pastry Chef.
WINNER:  Adam.
SAFE:  Becca, Jean-Francois, Max & Lasheeda.
BOTTOM:  Leigh & Jeremy.
ELIMINATED:  Jeremy.

EPISODE #4:  East Coast Classics.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  East Coast Classics - The Boston Cream Pie.

- Consists of Chocolate Topping, Sponge Cake & Cream Patissiere
- Make 6 Mini Boston Cream Pies & include a decorative element in 90 minutes.
BEST:  Adam.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  New York State - The Cheesecake.

- include an apple in 3 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  Joshua John Russell, Cake Artist & YouTube Star.
BEST 2 :  Lasheeda & Becca.
WINNER:  Becca.
SAFE:  Jean-Francois & Max.
BOTTOM:  Leigh & Adam.
ELIMINATED:  Leigh.

EPISODE #5:  Magnificent Meringue.                                            5 Left.

START OFF:  The Bakers arrived in the kitchen.  Scott is There.

SKILL CHALLENGE:  Make 6 Mini Version of Meringue Pie in 90 minutes.

- Max:  Blueberry Lemon Meringue Pie,

- Becca:  Lemon Thyme      "              ",

- Adam:  Tutti Frutti:            "             ",

- Jean-Francois:  Passion Fruit  "        ",

- Lasheeda:    Citrus Pistachio   "        "/

   WINNER:  Lasheeda.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  In 3 hours Make a Marjolaine. with Raspberry.

- Adam:  Raspberry & White Chocolate Marjolaine,

- Max:  Dark Chocolate Raspberry & Hazelnut   ",

- Lasheeda:  Raspberry & Hazelnut                 "

- Jean-Francois:  "              "                             ",

- Becca:  Pistachio Raspberry & White Chocolate ".

GUEST JUDGE:  Shinmin Li, Pastry Chef & Cake Designer.

TOP 2:  Adam & Lasheeda.

     WINNER:  Lasheeda.

BOTTOM 3:  Becca, Jean-Francois & Max.

ELIMINATED:  Becca.

EPISODE #6:  Old  School Classics.                                                     4 Left.

FINAL FOUR:  Lasheeda, Jean-Francois, Max & Adam.

SKILL CHALLENGE:  Mont Blanc.  Make 6 mini Mont Blanc cakes in 2 hours.

-  WINNER:  Jean-Francois.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Charlotte Royale.- Swiss Jelly Roll & Bavarois Cream.  Create a Charlotte Royale with Peanut Butter in 3 hours.

GUEST JUDGE:  Florian Bellanger, Executive Pastry Chef.

- Lasheeda:  Drunken Peanut Butter & Jelly Charlotte Royale

- Adam:  Peanut Butter & Strawberry                "               "

- Max:      "            "    & Blackberry Jelly          "              ",

- Jean-Francois:  "    " & Raspberry Jelly           "               ".

      WINNER:  Jean-Francois.

SAFE:  Adam & Lasheeda.

ELIMINATED:  Max.

EPISODE #7:  Chocolate Crescendo.                                                                    3 Left.

      THE FINALE: Lasheeda, Adam & Jean-Francisco.

THE LAST SKILL CHALLENGE:  Sachertorte.- Chocolate Glaze, Chocolate Cake & Apricot Jam.  Create 6 Mini Sachertorte in 90 minutes.

- Adam:  Lavender Ganache Sachertorte,

- Lasheeda:  Apricot Jam           ",

- Jean-Francois:  Chocolate Ganache  ".

      WINNER:  Adam.

THE GRAND FINALE:  Chocolate Cake that feed 100 people.  Include: 3 types of chocolate & 3 types of Bon Bons, Include elaborate chocolate decorations & add a feature of Caramel.  in 6 hours.

GUEST JUDGE:  Yolanda Gampp, Master Baker.

- Lasheeda:  Crunchy Chocolate Double Mousse Cake,

- Jean-Francois:  Chocolate Caramel Cake,

- Adam:  Passion Fruit Caramel Chocolate Cake.

THE WINNER IS:    ADAM.

SEASON #1 - DWAYNE

EPISODE #1;  Cake.
HOST:  Adam Rapoport
JUDGES:  Marcela Valladolio, Chef & Author.
                  Jason Smith, Caterer & Baker.
PRIZE:  $25,000 & Title.

PLAYERS (8)
1.  CHERYL STORMS                Pastry Consultant                                          San Diego, CA.
2.  OWAYNE INGRAM              Pastry Consultant                                           Oxford, MS.
3.  ADALBERTO DIAZ              Executive Chef                                              Salt Lake City, UT
4.  BRITTANI BROOKER          Executive Pastry Chef                                   Charlotte, NC
5.  ANDY CHLEBANA               Pastry Instructor                                            Plainfield, IL
6.  MARGARITA KALLAS-LEE   Rest. Co-Owner                                          Los Angeles, CA.
7.  THIAGO SILVA                       Food Lab Director                                        Boston, MA
8.  SUSANA MIJARES                Bakery Owner                                               San Antonio, TEXAS

SKILL CHALLENGE:  Upside-Down Cake.  90 to Create 6 flawless mini up-down cakes.
WINNER:  Dwayne.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Master of flavory, presentations, & Creativity.

- Bake & decorate a wedding cake for 50 people either double barrell or 3-tiered cake from lemon in 5 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  None.
TOP 2:  Cheryl & Brittani.
WINNER:  Cheryl.
SAFE:  Dwayne, Thiago, Andy & Adelberto.
BOTTOM 2:  Margarita & Susana.
ELIMINATED:  Margarita.

EPISODE #2:  Meringue.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Egg Meringue.
- French Macaron.
- Size 1.5",   Perfect Feet,  Egg Shell Crust & Chewy Interior.
- 90 minutes 2 different flavor 2 dozens.
WINNER:  Adalberto.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Torching Technique.
- Inspired by famously tricky America classic - Baked Alaska.
- Cake, Torched Meringue & Ice Cream.
- Include Strawberry.
TOP 2:  Cheryl & Dwayne.
WINNER:  Dwayne.
SAFE:  Adalberto, Andy & Brittani.
BOTTOM 2:  Susana & Thiago.
ELIMINATED:  Susana.


EPISODE #3:  Pastry.

SKILL CHALLENGE:  Pate Sucree - a sweetened butter based dough used in pastry.
- 90 minutes make 6 fruit tarts.
WINNER:  Cheryl

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Classic Cake. - St. Honore Cake.
- Consists of Puff Pastry, Pate a Choux, Cream Puffs, Creme Chiboust, Spun Sugar.
- Include coffee flavor in your dessert. in 21/2 hours.
TOP 2:  Adalberto & Thiago.
WINNER:  Thiago.
BOTTOM 2:  Cheryl & & Brittani.
ELIMINATED:  Brittani.

EPISODE #4:  Cafe Classics.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Creme Brulee.

- Use a blow torch, make a dozen in 1 hour.
WINNER:  Dwayne.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Opera Cake.
- 6 Acts;  Chocolate Glaze, Almond Cake, Buttercream, & Ganache.
- Feature Hazelnuts in 2 1/2 Hours.
TOP 2:  Thiago & Andy.
WINNER:  Andy.
SAFE:  Adalberto.
BOTTOM 2:  Dwayne & Cheryl.
ELIMINATED:  Cheryl.

EPISODE #5:  Modern Classics.
    FINAL 4:  Adalberto, Dwayne, Thiago, & Andy.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Mirror Glaze Cake.

- 90 Minutes to make 6 Mirror Glaze Cake.
WINNER:  Dwayne.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Bake with 2 Savory items - then take to the sweet side.
- Feature Fennel & Chilies.
WINNER:  Thiago.
ALSO, going to Finals:  Dwayne & Andy.
ELIMINATED:  Adalberto

EPISODE #6:  Chocolate.
FINAL SKILL CHALLENGE:  Chocolate Souffle.

- 60 minutes to make 4 mini souffles.
WINNER:  Andy.

FINAL MASTER CHALLENGE:  Ultimate Chocolate Cake that can feed 100 people.

- Feature 5 different elements, use at least 3 types of chocolate & add a liquor flavor profile to your cake in 6 hours.

THE BEST BAKE IN AMERICA IS:  DWAYNE.




                                       
               

WHERE THEY FROM

ARIZONA -1

CALIFORNIA - 7
CONN. - 1
FLORIDA - 2
GEORGIA - 1

ILL. -4 

KENTUCKY -1
LOUISIANA -1
MISSS. -1
MASS. - 2

MARYLAND -1

NORTH CAROLINA - 1

NEW YORK -1

NEVADA -2

OHIO -1

PENNA. -2
TEXAS - 3

TENNESSEE -1

UTAH - 1

WEST VIRGINIA- 1

WASHINGTON -1

DUPLICATE NAMES

ADALBERTO
ANDY
ADAM

AARON -1

BRITTANI
BECCA


CASEY
CHERYL

CLARICE -1

CAITLYN -1

CARYN -1

EDET
ERIC

FRANINA

FELICIA -1

JEFFREY
JOSHUA
JULIE
JEAN-FRANCOIS
JEREMY

JACJIE -1

KYM

KATRINA -1

LASHEEDA
LEIGH

MARIAN
MICHAEL
MARGARITA
MAX

MIRANDA -1

MICHELE -1

SUSANA

THIAGO

OWAYNE

YOLANDA

YASSMEEN -1

SEASON - 3: ERIC.

EPISODE #1:  Royal Cakes
PRIZE:  $25,000 & Title.
JUDGES:  Jason Smith,
                  Marcela Valladolid
PLAYERS (9)
1.  CASEY RENEE           Pastry Chef                                                                    Pittsburgh, PA.
2.  EDET OKON             Freelance Cake Artist                                                     Houston, TEXAS
3.  ERIC KEPPLER        Executive Pastry Chef                                                    East Palo Alto, CA.
4.  JEFFREY DELEON  Pastry Chef                                                                     Los Angeles, CA.
5.  JOSHUA LIVSEY     Executive Pastry Chef                                                    Boston, MASS.
6.  JULIE FRANCESCHIN    "           "        "                                                   West Palm Beach, CA
7.  MARIAN MULERO          Pastry Chef                                                             Miami, FLORIDA
8.  MICHAEL RUSS, II     Executive Pastry Chef                                                 Oakland, CA.
9.  YOLANDA DIAZ           "                 "         "                                                    Austin, TEXAS

FIRST SKILL CHALLENGE:  Create a Princess Cake which has 5 parts,:  sponge cake, marzipan, whipped cream, pastry cream & raspberry jam.

- Create 6 cakes in 2 hours.
WINNER:  Julie.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Create a cake for the Royal Family for the upcoming member.
GUEST JUDGE:  Zac Young.
TOP 2:  Joshua & Michael.
WINNER:  Michael.
BOTTOM:  Jeffrey & Casey.
ELIMINATED:  Casey.     

EPISODE #2:  Surprise Dessert
SKILL CHALLENGE:  1 hour to make 6 Molten lava cakes, which has a liquid center.

- WINNER:  Joshua.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Smashing Dessert  which include a Perfect Shell & Inside Dessert.
- Outside Shell must be made fro either Chocolate, Sugar or Meringue.
- Surprise inside must be Coconut.
GUEST JUDGE:  Sherry Yard, Award-Winning Pastry Chef & Restaurateur..
- Julie - Coconut & Black Currant Dessert,
- Edet - Napoleon Inspired Coconut Dessert,
- Michael - Coconut Sphere Dessert,
- Marian - Coconut Layered Dessert,
- Joshua - Coconut Cream Pie with Coconut,
- Yolanda - Chocolate 7 Curry Mousse Tart,
- Eric - Chocolate Coconut Dream Dessert,
- Jeffrey - Coconut Meringue Dome.
TOP 2:  Michael & Eric.
WINNER:  Eric.
SAFE:  Julie, Joshua, Jeffrey, & Marian.
BOTTOM:  Yolanda & Edet.
ELIMINATED:  Yolanda.

EPISODE #3:  Summer Vacation Desserts.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Ile Flottante Desserts ( Floating Island)
- Consists of Meringue, Creme Anglaise.

- 90 minutes & make ^ Floating Islands.
- Jeffrey - Traditional Carmel Vanilla Floating Island,
- Marian - Macadamia, Pistachio Coconut Rum Floating Island,
- Joshua - Raspberry Hibiscus Floating Island,
- Eric - Cherry Almond Floating Island,
- Julie - Vanilla Almond Carmel Floating Island,
- Edet - Nutmeg & Hazelnut Floating Island,
- Michael - Saffron & Rose Water Floating Island.
WINNER:  Jeffrey.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Baked Alaska.
- Consists of Meringue, Ice Cream, Cake & Flambe.

- Must include Mango.
GUEST JUDGE:  Valerie Gordon, Pastry Expert & Chocolatier.
- Eric - Strawberry Mango Bombe Alaska,
- Julie - Mango, Coconut & Kiwi Bombe Alaska,
- Joshua - Mango Chile Margarita Popsicle Bombe Alaska,
- Marian - Tropical Mango Bombe Alaska,
- Edet - Mango, Saffron Ginger Bombe Alaska,
- Jeffrey - Mango Kulfi Ginger Bombe Alaska with Mango Mousse,
- Michael - Mango Basil & Passion Fruit Bombe Alaska.
TOP2 :  Joshua & Jeffrey.
WINNER:  Joshua.
SAFE:  Marian, Eric & Julie.
BOTTOM 2:  Edet & Michael.
ELIMINATED:  Edet.

EPISODE #4:  Classic French Pastries Reinvented.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Reinvented an Eclair
- Updated the eclair in 90 minutes & 1 dozen.
WINNER:  Joshua.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Entremet.
_ include Almonds.
GUEST JUDGE:  Florian Bellanger, Executive Pastry Chef.
TOP 2:  Eric & Joshua.
WINNER:  Joshua.
SAFE:  Jeffrey & Julie.
BOTTOM 2:  Michael & Marian.
ELIMINATED:  Michael.

EPISODE #5:  Themed Desserts:  Toy Story 4.
- The Kitchen had a RED CARPET.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Disney Pixar's Toy Story 4.
- Create 6 Identical Toy Story 4 theme mini desserts in 90 minutes.
- WINNER:  Eric.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Themed full-sized character cake for 50 people.

- 5 Characters:  Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear,  Bo Peep and new characters Forky , Ducky & Bunny.
GUEST JUDGE:  Shinmin Li, Pastry Chef & Cake Designer.
- WINNER:  Jeffrey
- SAFE:  Joshua & Eric.
- BOTTOM 2:  Julie & Marian.
ELIMINATED:  Julie.

EPISODE #6:  Tiny and Tall.
   FINAL 4:  Marian, Eric, Joshua & Jeffrey.
SKILL CHALLENGE:  Mini.  Baking Miniatures.

- Versions of 2 Pastry Classics, Choose tarte tatin, gateau, curd tart.
- 2 hours to make 6 mini desserts.
WINNER:  Jeffrey.

MASTER CHALLENGE:  Go Tall.  Kransekake  or Dobos Torte.
- Bake a Dessert really tall & towering.
- At least 12 layers with Sesame in 2 1/2 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  Nancy Silverton, Pastry Chef & Restaurateur.
WINNER:  Joshua.
- Also, going to Finals:  Eric & Jeffrey.
ELIMINATED:  Marian.

EPISODE #7:  Chocolate Birthday Bash.

  FINAL 3:  Joshua, Eric & Jeffrey.
FINAL SKILL CHALLENGE:  Chocolate Birthday Brownie Sundae in 2 hours.
- Jeffrey - Dark Chocolate Brownie with Mascarpone,

- Joshua - Fudgey Brownie with Caramel,
- Eric - Double Chocolate Brownie with Banana.
BEST:  Jeffrey.

FINAL MASTER CHALLENGE:  Create a Chocolate Cake celebrating the 4th of July with

Firework decors in 6 hours.
GUEST JUDGE:  Elizabeth Chambers, Bakery Owner.


THE WINNER IS:  ERIC.