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Holiday Baking Championship Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
Holiday Essentials
Mon, Nov 5, 2018 60 mins
Featuring the pumpkin spice phenomenon. For the pre-heat, nine bakers attempt to wow the judges with creative pumpkin spiciness. In the main heat, the bakers must combine a yule log with a classic holiday treat.
Episode 2
Plenty of Gratitude
Mon, Nov 12, 2018 60 mins
The eight bakers work in teams to make 4 different kinds of pies on the same sheet pan. In the main heat, the bakers embrace the stuffed feeling after the Thanksgiving meal by making stuffed cakes featuring seasonal ingredients.
Episode 3
Turkey Day Delights
Mon, Nov 19, 2018 60 mins
The seven bakers must make a dessert combining cranberry with another flavor of the season. The main heat challenges the bakers to create a sweet treat that pairs coffee with an unusual flavor of coffee syrup.
Episode 4
Holiday Artistry
Mon, Nov 26, 2018 60 mins
For the pre-heat, inflatable holiday decorations inspire the six bakers' cute cream puff displays. In the main heat, the bakers dazzle the judges with delicious hand-painted eggnog cakes.
Episode 5
Light and Inspiring
Mon, Dec 3, 2018 60 mins
The five bakers have to update traditional rugelach with unexpected new flavors; and for the main heat, the judges are craving their favorite ingredients in the form of a light tiramisu.
Episode 6
New Family Classics
Mon, Dec 10, 2018 60 mins
The remaining four bakers are going cocoa-loco for the holiday season in the chocolaty pre-heat, when they have to combine common pantry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, potato chips, oatmeal, red wine, olive oil and more in a new version of a classic holiday dessert. For the main heat, the bakers must use two key fruitcake components in a new dessert.
Episode 7
Gifts of Greatness
Mon, Dec 17, 2018 60 mins
Three bakers remain in the competition, and they have to create an edible holiday ornament display. For the final main heat, the bakers channel holiday gift shopping by creating a cake that is decorated like a gift.
Episode 8
Homecoming Special
Mon, Dec 24, 2018 60 mins
Six previous Holiday Baking Championship winners step back into the kitchen for a new competition judged by Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, and Lorraine Pascale.