Tue, Nov 10, 2020
For what is the quarter-finals, the five remaining bakers will be tackling three dessert challenges. For the signature, they will each being making twelve identical mini baked cheesecakes. The difficulty of this challenge is the bake time, where seconds will be the difference between a cheesecake that will not hold up when sliced, versus one that is overset and rubbery in texture, which is further complicated by needing to cool the cheesecakes before decorating. They will also have the unexpected challenge in making theirs stand out from the crowd in many bakers using the same flavors. For the technical, they will each be making two of something most if not all have never heard of, a Sussex Pond pudding, an old fashioned steamed suet pudding with a whole lemon encased in the middle of each, they additionally needing to make a crème Anglaise to serve it with. Unlike most challenges, most of the bakers' time will be spent waiting for the puddings to steam. And for the showstopper, they are each to make a jelly art cake with a mousse layer. The jelly art will arguably be the most judged aspect, although the bakers cannot disregard any of the other components.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Four people familiar with the goings-on in the tent return for a one weekend only Christmas-themed baking competition - if the opening is to be believed, filmed in May - each hoping to do what he/she was unable to do their first time around, namely take home the winner's cake platter. They are each asked to bake twelve festive-themed miniature panettones for the signature challenge, it which most are probably unfamiliar with making as it is something even most bakers will purchase pre-made. The biggest danger they face is adding too much filling and/or alcohol which may retard the yeast leading to a dense bread. They are each to make a Christmas pudding with homemade mincemeat served with a orange Crème Anglaise for the technical. The twist to be able to complete the challenge in the very limited time provided: the pudding will not be steamed as is the traditional method, but rather microwaved. And for the final challenge, each baker is asked to make an illusion cake for the showstopper, it to represent their ultimate festive Christmas feast with a centerpiece surrounded by an array of side dishes.