Dessert Masters on 10 – Adriano’s Closing Credits Roll. Adriano Zumbo Eliminated From Dessert Masters.
Tonight, our pastry stars were greeted with a movie board featuring a range of film titles, but instead of settling in for a rom-com, they had to face off in a movie-inspired elimination challenge.
In a thrilling plot twist, the chefs were informed that every challenge from this point of the competition would be an elimination. Tonight, Kirsten stood safely on the gantry while Reynold went into the cook donning his immunity pin.
The contestants each chose one of the film titles to use as inspiration for their dish, selecting between: Mission: Impossible; Star Trek; The Godfather; Transformers; Grease; Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Pretty In Pink. With two and a half hours to cook, the least impressive dish would be eliminated.
Kay-Lene picked Pretty In Pink and opted for a pink pavlova in the shape of an imperfect heart, symbolising teenage love. Mel and Amaury liked the concept but had concerns that it would be too sweet. Kay-Lene worked to balance her flavours and while the judges liked the finished dish, the texture of her jelly element was not right, putting Kay-Lene at risk of heartbreak.
Anna chose Breakfast At Tiffany’s, opting to make an afternoon tea spread that drew from the elegance of the film.
It was an ambitious task given the timeframe and with only 30 minutes remaining on the clock, Anna had to forgo key elements of her dish as she rushed to bring together the final dessert. At tasting, Amaury complimented Anna’s bold decision to present a tasting menu that he considered to be well made and elegant. Melissa, however, wasn’t convinced the dish met the brief, leaving Anna to wonder if she’d be back for breakfast in the morning.
Reynold was happy to see Star Trek on the board and designed a plated dessert to look like Saturn where he ambitiously used one of Amaury’s own techniques to make its rings. With an hour to go, Reynold considered using his pin when his insert wouldn’t set, but he found himself back in a good place, deciding to keep the pin firmly on his chest. Mel noted that the dessert was not the most finessed dish they have seen from Reynold, and Amaury agreed he would not have recognised this dish as Reynold’s work.
Thankfully, the stars aligned for Reynold tonight as taste trumped appearance and the perfectly executed chocolate work saved him from elimination.
Adriano’s dish was inspired by a scene in Grease, where the concept of the dish was to look like a classic diner milkshake. While he tried to focus on flavours, it was unmolding his cups that proved tricky. Upon tasting, Amaury could see that the cup was cracked but the judges respected that he pushed himself, noting that all the elements were good. However, at this point of the competition, Amaury and Mel were expecting a bit more Grease Lightning from Adriano who became the third chef to leave the kitchen.
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Dessert Masters on 10 – About the Show
Soufflé Hello To Your Dessert Masters. Who Will Prove Themselves And Who Will Melt Under Pressure?
Be still our beating tarts, filming is officially underway for the delicious debut series of Dessert Masters. Coming soon to 10 and 10 Play, this mouth-watering series will see 10 of Australia’s most decorated pastry chefs, chocolate connoisseurs and baking experts whisk it all to be named Australia’s first ever Dessert Master.
Like cinnamon and sugar, some pairings are perfection, and our judges are no exception. Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon are ready to taste their way through what will be some of the most inventive and irresistible desserts Australia has ever seen.
Reflecting on the incredible talent ready to put their skills to the test, Melissa Leong said:
“Our cast for Dessert Masters is a loaded-to-the-gills, top-of-the-pops, créme de la créme of Australia’s pastry industry. It doesn’t get any better, more high calibre, more magical than these chefs, who all bring their own unique take on sweet creations to their own worlds, and now, to ours. I am beyond thrilled – and honoured – to be working with such brilliant, talented and generous people… but boy do I have my work cut out for me!”
Revealing he’s been blown away by the prowess of Australia’s purveyors of pastry, Amaury Guichon said:
“I am so happy to be in Australia to experience its unique pastry scene and be a part of Dessert Masters. What I’ve experienced so far, I haven’t seen in a long time – a tight knit community of chefs who share great camaraderie, skill and passion for their craft. This is a once in a lifetime cast of incredibly talented Australian pastry chefs and it is an honour to be judging them. Their creations are so good, I think the audience will want to lick the television screen!”
With such seriously sweet talent battling it out to be the nation’s first Dessert Master, and with $100,000 on the line, the stiff peaks are high. So, are you ready to meet the 10 chefs vying for that cherry on top?
Kirsten Tibballs @kirstentibballs
Kirsten Tibballs is one of Australia’s most celebrated pastry chefs and chocolatiers, earning her the nickname of “The Chocolate Queen”. Having founded Savour School to share her incredible knowledge with first-timers through to sweet-specialists, Kirsten has authored sell-out cookbooks and is a fan-favourite guest chef on MasterChef Australia. Internationally recognised for her talents, can Kirsten add the Dessert Masters trophy to her collection?
Reynold Poernomo @reynoldpoer
After mesmerising audiences in his debut appearance on MasterChef Australia in 2015, Reynold Poernomo was dubbed the nation’s “Dessert King” thanks to his wizardry in the kitchen. Since opening his dessert bar KOIwith his mother and brothers, as well as Monkey’s Corner, Reynold has developed a cult following and spends his days creating and perfecting desserts that look almost too good to eat.
Anna Polyviou @annapolyviou
From the kitchen to the jungle, Anna Polyviou and her distinctive mohawk are now walking through the Dessert Masters doors, putting her unmatched creativity to the ultimate test. She’s won countless prestigious awards in the culinary industry, but the pièce de résistance would be taking home the title of Australia’s first ever Dessert Master.
Adriano Zumbo @thesweetassassin
Adriano Zumbo is one of Australia’s most celebrated pâtissiers. He introduced the nation to the croquembouche and made macarons a household name. As Australia’s answer to Willy Wonka, Adriano is ready to bring his quirky creations to life in his quest to take home sweet, sweet Dessert Masters victory.
Jess Liemantara @_jesslemon_
She was the youngest contestant in the 2020 season of MasterChef Australia, but that didn’t stop Jess Liemantara from standing out against her fellow contestants and blowing the judges away with her delightful dishes. The pastry chef is known for creating colourful cakes and picture-perfect pastries and hopes to delight the judges with her signature skills in the Dessert Masters kitchen.
Morgan Hipworth @morganhipworth
He launched his now iconic Melbourne bakehouse, Bistro Morgan, aged just 15 and it didn’t take long for Morgan Hipworthto carve out a reputation as “The Donut King”. With an eye for visually striking creations and a taste for unique flavour combinations, it’s safe to say that Morgan will be a tough competitor alongside his industry idols.
Kay-Lene Tan @kaylenetan_
Having trained under decorated chef Joël Robuchon, Kay-Lene Tan has worked as a pastry chef at some of the most prestigious and delicious restaurants around the world. Currently an Executive Pastry Chef, Kay-Lene loves to create dishes that evoke memories and she plans to draw upon her expansive experience to trifle the competition.
Andy Bowdy @andybowdy
His mission was to make cakes taste as good as they look and correct the cream-to-cake ratio, and holy dooley did Andy Bowdy deliver. His desserts have won trophies, accolades and the hearts of his customers and now he’s ready to break the chocolate mould to take home the highest of achievements.
Rhiann Mead @rhiannmeadpastry
Now Head Pastry Chef at The Charles in Sydney, Rhiann Mead formerly held the same post at iconic Sydney restaurant, Bennelong, and ran the pastry section at Quay under Executive Chef Peter Gilmore. Her job requires a huge variety of pastry skills and techniques, from precise piping, baking to intricate sugar and chocolate work, Rhiann looks set to whip up the competition.
Gareth Whitton @gareddio
He was the Head Pastry Chef at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal (Melbourne) and now Gareth Whitton is the not-so-anonymous founder and Pastry Chef of Tarts Anon. With over 15 years of experience working alongside some of the world’s most renowned chefs, will the competition see Gareth rise to the challenge or crumble under pressure?
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company), Dessert Masters is a world first for the MasterChef franchise.
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