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Dessert Masters

Australian cooking game show From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dessert Masters
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Dessert Masters, also known as MasterChef: Dessert Masters, is an Australian cooking reality show produced by Endemol Shine Australia which premiered on 12 November 2023 on Network 10.[1] It is a spin-off of MasterChef Australia, itself an adaptation of the British MasterChef, and sees ten professional pastry chefs competing for a $100,000 prize. Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong and international pastry chef Amaury Guichon feature as judges.[2]

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Dessert Masters was announced at Network 10's upfronts in October 2022.[3] Before the first series premiered, a second series was also commissioned for 2024, with Leong and Guichon returning.[4] Series two premiered on 14 October 2024.

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Format and reception

The competition follows a similar structure to MasterChef Australia, with challenges testing technical skills, creativity, and time management under high-pressure conditions. Contestants are required to produce restaurant-quality desserts, ranging from plated dishes to large-scale showpieces. The show has been praised for elevating pastry arts in mainstream television, with critics highlighting Guichon’s expertise and the contestants’ innovation.[5]

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Contestants

Series 1

The full cast for the first series was announced on 4 June 2023.[2][6]

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Series 2

Part of the cast for the second series was announced in May 2024 then the rest of the cast was announced on 15 August 2024.[7]

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Episodes and ratings

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Series 1

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Series 2

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Adaptations

Brazil

A Brazilian version of the series was commissioned in August 2024, named MasterChef Confeitaria, the series will be produced by Endemol Shine Brasil and will premiere on Band.[28][29]

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