Finale
Season 2, Episode 10
In the Season 2 finale, the final contestants battle it out in a grand treat heat inspired by a distinguished pastry competition—the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. The drama culminates with the selection of the winning chef.
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In the penultimate challenge, the chefs must create a dessert that comes with a twist—it must not look the way it tastes. Culinarians Suzanne Goin and Cat Cora are guest judges.
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The still-standing mavens of sweets are tasked to transform classic carnival food into fine-dining cuisine. Guest judge: pastry chef Francois Payard.
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The chefs get a jolt when they're tasked to pair coffee and donuts. In their second sweet feat, they must whip up a chocolate showpiece. Culinary personalities Mark Isreal and Wylie Dufresne serve as guest judges.
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Sabotage
Season 2, Episode 6
Beastie Boys songs inspire the dessert artisans to whip up sweet treats at a street-art event. Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz and pastry chef Jordan Kahn are the guest judges.
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The contestants create, name and package their own candy bar. In the second sweet heat, the chefs make waves at a water park by serving up frozen treats. Pastry chef Pichet Ong serves as guest judge.
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A sweet salute to the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" tasks the chefs to create a "Pure Imagination Room"—and all objects in it must be edible. Stars from the movie make appearances, and cake designer Ron Ben-Israel is the guest judge.
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The 12 remaining chefs must prepare a lavish dessert spread for a party thrown by Lisa Vanderpump ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"). Chef Hugh Acheson is the guest judge.
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The dessert storm continues when the competing pastry chefs celebrate the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra by baking up a cake-themed culinary experience presented in three movements.
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Showpiece
Season 2, Episode 1
Season 2 opens with 14 new pastry chefs battling it out in a sweet feat based on a popular fairy tale.
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