Bake Off Argentina, El Gran Pastelero

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Bake Off Argentina, El Gran Pastelero
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Genre Baking, cooking
Presented by
Judges
Country of origin Argentina
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons3
Production
Production location Buenos Aires
Running time90 minutes
Production company Turner International Argentina
Original release
Network Telefe
Release8 April 2018 (2018-04-08) 
5 July 2020 (2020-07-05)

Bake Off Argentina: El Gran Pastelero is an Argentine reality television broadcast by Telefe and produced by Turner International Argentina based on the British television baking competition The Great British Bake Off . [1] In this Argentine version, 14 amateur bakers compete against each other in a series of rounds, attempting to impress a group of judges with their baking skills to be named the best amateur baker in Argentina. Every week the amateur bakers face two challenges with a thematic. [2]

Contents

It premiered on April 8, 2018, and it is hosted by Paula Chaves with judges Christophe Krywonis , Damián Betular and Pamella Villar. To date, the reality competition has three seasons (2018, 2020 & 2021).

Seasons summary

SeasonReleaseWinnerRunner-upThird placeRating
average
18 April – 24 June 2018Gastón SalasHernán LambertucciElsa Cáceres13.8 [3]
21 March – 5 July 2020Samantha Casais
Damián Pier Basile
Damián Pier BasileAgustina Guz10.7 [4]
313 September – 8 November 2021Carlos MartinicFacundo TardittiDoes not appear
Famosos2024
TBA

Host and judges

Host/JudgesSeason
123F
Paula Chaves Host
Christophe Krywonis JudgeJudge
Damián Betular Judge
Pamela VillarJudge
Lizardo PonceDigital
Dolli Irigoyen Judge
Dani La Chepi Digital
Wanda Nara Host
Maru BotanaJudge

1st season (2018)

The first season was premiered on April 8 and last aired on June 24 in 2018. The filming took place in Benavidez, Buenos Aires.

Contestants

ContestantsAgeOccupationHometownStatus
Juan Cruz Raia26Employee Ramos Mejia Eliminated 1st
Lorena González35Military Córdoba Eliminated 2nd
Candela Dalle Palle41Administrative employee Caballito Eliminated 3rd
Marcela Piazzese52Teacher Villa Crespo Eliminated 4th
Fabián Fusca44Priest San Justo Eliminated 5th
Gabriel Rojas26Factory worker Lomas de Zamora Eliminated 6th
Agostina Chinelli23Actress and student San Isidro Eliminated 7th
Gonzalo Mampel28Lawyer Rosario Eliminated 8th
Julia Debicki19Makeup artist Wilde Eliminated 9th
Elsa Cáseres66RetiredVilla RumipalEliminated 10th
Hernán Lambertucci37Bachelor of administration Rosario Runner-up
Gastón Salas20Student Comodoro Rivadavia Winner

Challenges

Episode 1: Premiere

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Celebration cake)

Technique challenge

(12 cupcakes)

Outcome
GonzaloOperaAdvance
FabiánBarilocheAdvance
HernánChef hatStarbaker
Candela40th birthdayAdvance
GabrielRainbowNominated
JuanSilver wedding anniversaryEliminated
ElsaGold wedding anniversarySecond best baker
AgostinaEasterAdvance
MarcelaOlghiAdvance
JuliaColors10ºAdvance
LorenaBallet dancer11ºNominated
GastónPurse12ºAdvance

Episode 2: Meringue

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Pies)

Technique challenge

(Pavlova)

Outcome
GonzaloChocolate and forest fruitsAdvance
JuliaRaspberry and maracujaAdvance
GabrielRaspberry and limeStarbaker
MarcelaChocolate, almonds, lemon and forest fruitsAdvance
GastónChocolate, lemon and forest fruitsAdvance
HernánChampagne and raspberryNominated
LorenaChocolate and grapefruitEliminated
FabiánPistachio, pear and appleSecond best baker
CandelaBlack chocolateAdvance
ElsaPistachio, pear and grapefruit10ºAdvance
AgostinaLemon and lime11ºNominated

Episode 3: Patisserie

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Lingots 8x2)

Technical challenge

(Sacher cake)

Outcome
GastónWhite chocolate and forest fruits / Caramel and chocolateAdvance
MarcelaWhite chocolate and maracuja / Chocolate, raspberry and strawberrieAdvance
HernánDulce de leche and chocolate / Vanilla, cheese and quinceStarbaker
JuliaChocolate and orange mousse / Chocolate and cherrySecond best baker
GabrielMeringue, vanilla and lemon / Chocolate and hazelnutAdvance
GonzaloStrawberry and pistachios / White chocolate, piña colada and coconutAdvance
AgostinaChocolate, coffee and orange / White chocolate, lavender and berriesAdvance
ElsaMaracuja mousse / Chocolate and hazelnut mousseNominated
FabiánChocolate and peach / Chocolate, lavender, champagne and raspberryNominated
CandelaChocolate brownie / Maracuja mousse10ºEliminated

Episode 4: Cookies

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Cookie tower)

Technical challenge

(Alfajores)

Outcome
GastónEiffel towerStarbaker
JuliaEiffel towerAdvance
HernánPoker cardsSecond best baker
AgostinaChristmas treeAdvance
GonzaloSet of barsNominated
GabrielPastry houseNominated
FabiánChurchAdvance
ElsaChapelAdvance
MarcelaHouseEliminated

Episode 5: Desserts

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Flan / Mousse / Triffle)

Technical challenge

(Charlotte tiramisu)

Outcome
JuliaIrish cream / Banana and avocado / Banana, cream and dulce de lecheStarbaker
GastónCoconut and dulce de leche / Banana and maracuja / Almonds, mascarpone and strawberriesAdvance
HernánDulce de leche and chocolate / Maracuja and white chocolate / Arroz con leche and nutsSecond best baker
GonzaloDulce de leche / Semibitter chocolate / Yoghurt, vanillas and sesameNominated
FabiánCherry / Kirch / Chocolate, nuts and creamEliminated
AgostinaDulce de leche and Irish cream / Banana and maracuja / Mascarpone, yoghurt and orangeAdvance
ElsaOrange / 2 chocolates / Anise pastry cream and cardamomAdvance
GabrielChocolate and cardamom / Caramel toffee and Belgian chocolate / Vanilla and creamNominated

Episode 6: Fruits

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Naked cake)

Technical challenge

(Apple strudel)

Outcome
AgostinaCoconut spongecake filled with maracuja diplomata cake decorated with strawberries and blueberriesStarbaker
JuliaPineapple, coconut and rhum spongecake filled with coconut cream and pineapple jam decorated with flowers and fruitsAdvance
ElsaSacher spongecake filled with custard cream and hazelnut cream and decorated with fruits mixNominated
GastónChocolate spongecake filled with mascarpone, berries, ganache and peach jam and decorated with flowers and fruitsSecond best baker
GonzaloLemon and poppies spongecake filled with lemon cream and fruits concasse decorated with fruits and aguaribay leavesAdvance
GabrielOrange and poppies spongecake filled with mango buttercream, bitter cream and grenadineEliminated
HernánCream cheese, orange and poppies spongecake filled with orange pastry cream and decorated with macarons and fruitsNominated

Episode 7: Argentina

  • Since this episode was 3 challenges. 2 creatives and 1 technical
ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Bread basket)

Technical challenge

(Balcarce cake)

Creative challenge 2

(World cup)

Outcome
GonzaloRaw ham, cherry tomatoes and reggiano cheese2018 FIFA World CupNominated
GastónTomatoes, leek, onion and brie cheese2014 FIFA World CupSecond best baker
AgostinaSmoked bacon and mar del plata cheeseMoscow cathedralEliminated
JuliaBacon pork rindsWorld Cup host countriesStarbaker
HernánProvolone and grill sausageMano de DiosNominated
ElsaBlack olives and olive1978 FIFA World CupAdvance

Episode 8: Chocolate

ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Printed rolled)

Technical challenge

(Souffle)

Creative challenge 2

(Chocolate mousse)

Outcome
ElsaCountryside flowersPistachio / Orange rolled / MeringueStarbaker
GastónAnimal printCitrus / Velvet bonbons / MirrorSecond best baker
GonzaloMilo LocketCrumble / Orange palete[ check spelling ] / Mirror and chocolate figuresEliminated
HernánStreaped motifNuts base / Coffee and whisky mousse / MirrorNominated
JuliaBritto RomeroRaspberries biscuit / Chocolate and raspberries gallet / MirrorNominated
  • No enumeration in technical challenge

Episode 9: Semifinal

ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Special dessert)

Technical challenge

(Dacquoise)

Creative challenge 2

(Building)

Outcome
HernánSquash and coconut bavarois / Dates hearts / Nuts crumble and white chocolate quenelle / Special English saucePumps and éclairs of pastry cream, dulce de leche and lemon cream / White and black chocolate craquelin / Macarons and caramelFinalist
ElsaPoppies biscuit / Cheese and chocolate mousses / Raspberry and tomato jam / Glazed carrotProfiteroles with colors craquelin and éclairs with pastry cream and hazelnut / Italian fried pastFinalist
JuliaCarob base / Beetroot and white chocolate mousse / Raspberry center / Berries coulis and lime creamEclairs covered in white chocolate and profiteroles filled with lemon pastry cream / Colors craquelin / Macarons and ganacheEliminated
GastónNuts spongecake / Squash and raspberries mousse / Vanilla center / White chocolate sauce with caramelized beetrootPumps and éclairs with pastry cream and craquelin / Macarons / Caramel figuresFinalist

Episode 10: 3rd place definition

ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Hidden cake)

Technical challenge

(Mirror cake)

Outcome
GastónBake Off ArgentinaAdvance to final challenge
HernánMickey MouseAdvance to final challenge
ElsaHeartsEliminated - 3rd classified

Episode 11: Final

ParticipantCreative challenge 2

(The grand finale cake)

Outcome
GastónFamilyWinner
HernánHFinalist

2nd season (2020)

The second season was premiered March 1 and last aired July 5 in 2020. The filming took place in Pilar, Buenos Aires.

Contestants

ContestantAgeOccupationHometownStatus
Leandro Molcar34Hostel employee Venezuela Eliminated 1st
Rita Piacentini64Retired Recoleta Eliminated 2nd
Gabriel Maceiras49Administrative employee General Pacheco Eliminated 3rd
Raquel Zanewczyk38Administrative employee Burzaco Eliminated 4th
Martina di Saia23Student Ushuaia Eliminated 5th
Marcos Perren19Enterprising Florida Eliminated 8th / 9th
Sonia Berwanger51Tourism technician Corrientes Eliminated 10th
Carolina Tannoni26Special education student San Miguel de Tucuman Eliminated 7th / 11th
Gerardo Dominguez42Administrative employee Mendoza Eliminated 6th / 12th
Ángelo Pedrazzoli19Student Gualeguay Eliminated 13th
Agustina Fontenla, Agus29Lawyer San Antonio Oeste Eliminated 14th
Agustina Guz30Sommelier Ramos Mejia Eliminated 15th
Samanta Casais29Administrative and baker San Telmo Runner-up (Disqualified)
Damián Pier Basile30Commerce employee Rosario Winner

Technical and creative challenges

Episode 1: Premiere

ContestantCreative challenge

(Animal cake)

Technique challenge

(Chocolate marquise)

Outcome
GabrielTigerAdvance
ÁngeloDogAdvance
SoniaYacareStarbaker
RitaLambAdvance
MarcosBearAdvance
AgusPenguinSecond best baker
GerardoPanda bearAdvance
SamantaDogAdvance
AgustinaCowAdvance
LeandroHorse10ºEliminated
CarolinaTrout11ºAdvance
DamiánCat12ºAdvance
MartinaDeer13ºNominated
RaquelOctopus14ºNominated

Episode 2: American pastry

ContestantCreative challenge

(Cheese cake)

Technical challenge

(Red velvet)

Outcome
SamantaMango and yoghurt with ginger and lemon cookies base covered with jelly and mango sheetsSecond best baker
GerardoGrapefruit cheese with cardamom dough and reduction of wine with figs, grapes and damascusAdvance
DamiánCheese with peanut butter, cacao crumble and peanut covered with salted caramel sauce decorated with marroc and caramelizedStarbaker
AgustinaBlue cheese mousse with sablee base and wine pears sauceAdvance
MartinaCream cheese flavoured with cinnamon with sablee base and burgundy pear sauceNominated
ÁngeloCream cheese and white chocolate with coconut crumble and maracuja sauceAdvance
CarolinaCaramelized cream cheese with caramelized popcorn crocant and chocolate ganache with popcorn trufflesAdvance
AgusOrange cream with coconut and piña colada with grated coconut base and fresh fruit coverage ,white chocolate and coconut scalesAdvance
GabrielCheese with blueberries with vanilla flavored sandblasting and raspberries sauce with berriesNominated
RaquelRon cream cheese, sablee base covered with pineapple and pears compote and decorated with caramelized pears10ºAdvance
MarcosBanana flavoured cheese with nuts dacqouise, banana cream and caramel figures and toffee coverage11ºAdvance
SoniaChocolate flavoured cream cheese, chocolate with almonds coverage with almonds praline and orange shell decorated with chocolate rack12ºAdvance
RitaNewyorker with crispy base of chocolate, cream cheese and lemon curd13ºEliminated

Episode 3: Argentinian pastry

ContestantCreative challenge

(Churros)

Technical challenge

(Pastafrola)

Outcome
DamiánCoffee churros filled with custard cream and cream cheese covered with cappuccino mousseAdvance
SamantaClassic churros filled with salted caramel sauce covered with chocolate and toasted peanutAdvance
ÁngeloChurros filled with chocolate cream and vanilla covered with pink chocolate and chopped almondsSecond best baker
AgusOrange flavoured churros and orange juice filled with tangerine cream and chocolate with pistachios coverageStarbaker
MarcosChurros filled with mango sauce covered with chocolate decorated with chantilly cream and mangoNominated
GerardoChurros flavored with cardamom filled with rosehip curd and covered with white chocolate and decorated with dissected petalsAdvance
MartinaCarob churros filled with sweat potato and curry cream decorated with white chocolate threadsAdvance
CarolinaChocolate churros filled with orange cream covered with bitter chocolate decorated with orange cascaritaNominated
AgustinaPink churros filled with raspberry and cardamom cream covered with white chocolate ganache decorated with chopped pistachios and raspberriesAdvance
SoniaCinnamon and Jamaica pepper churros filled with cream cheese and decorated with caramel10ºAdvance
GabrielChurros filled with peanut butter and chocolate, semicovered in white chocolate and decorated with grains11ºEliminated
RaquelChurros filled with raspberry cream covered with chocolate and decorated with nuts crocant12ºAdvance
ContestantCreative challenge

(Cookie cake)

Technical challenge

(20 crepes cake)

Outcome
AgusSablee dough with lemon curd and white chocolate, covered with coconut cream decorated with berries, macarons and gold sheetsSecond best baker
DamiánChocolate and almonds cookie filled with bariloche cream, buttercream, berries and bonbonsAdvance
AgustinaChocolate dough filled with custard cream covered with buttercream, decorated with strawberries and gum paste heartsStarbaker
MartinaChocolate sablee filled with beer pastry cream covered with mango curd decorated with leaves and flowers of gum pasteNominated
SamantaAlmonds dough filled with chocolate cream covered with maracuja ganache decorated with flowers ,grains ,gum paste leaves and chocolateAdvance
ÁngeloAlmonds and cardamom dough, filled with chocolate ganache and roasted bananas covered with Italian meringue and cognacAdvance
SoniaCaramel and almonds dough covered with coffee cream and rhum filled with almonds cream decorated with chocolate, strawberries and caramelAdvance
RaquelAlmonds sablee filled with sour cream covered with matcha cream decorated with blueberries, grains ,flowers ,truffles and macaronsEliminated
GerardoLemon dough filled with zabaione cream covered with tangerine cream decorated with strawberries, raspberries, mint, grains and flowersAdvance
MarcosChocolate sablee filled with lemon mousse covered with meringue decorated with chocolate shavings, berries and strawberries10ºAdvance
CarolinaAlmonds cookies filled with lemon and condensed milk, covered with meringue decorated with blueberries, strawberries and comestible flowers11ºNominated

Episode 5: Italian pastry

ContestantCreative challenge

(Panna cotta)

Technical challenge

(Cannolis)

Outcome
SamantaSquash base accompanied with orange sauce and goat ricotta cheese guarnitionStarbaker
AgusMascarpone cheese base accompanied with salted caramel sauce with caramelized pear and nuts guarnitionAdvance
AgustinaTea base accompanied with orange tuile and chocolate English sauceAdvance
ÁngeloCaramel and vanilla base accompanied with coconut sandblasting and bitter chocolate sauceSecond best baker
MarcosLemon capuccine and rhum base accompanied with chocolate sauce and caramelized hazelnuts guarnitionAdvance
CarolinaCoconut base accompanied with white chocolate and banana pudding croutonsAdvance
DamiánPineapple and condensed milk base accompanied with coconut crumble, pineapple chunks and English creamNominated
SoniaCoconut and mango base accompanied with mango sauce with strawberries and coquitos guarnitionAdvance
MartinaMatcha tea base accompanied with chocolate sauce and tangerine segments guarnitionEliminated
GerardoPistachio and orange base flavored with lavender accompanied with honey sauce and tangerine segments guarnition10ºNominated

Episode 6: English tea

ContestantCreative challenge

(7x3 cookies)

Technical challenge

(Inverted citrus cake)

Outcome
AgustinaLime and chocolate / Strawberries and basil compote / Almonds covered in chocolateAdvance
SoniaOrange ,chocolate and peppers / Yerba mate with panela candy / Raspberries covered in chocolateNominated
ÁngeloPistachios cookies / Hazelnut and peanut butter / Almonds ,orange and chocolateAdvance
SamantaRaspberries and pistachios / Covered in chocolate / Filled with coffeeAdvance
CarolinaCoffee cookies / Vanilla filled with carrot jam / Nut covered in chocolateAdvance
AgusNuts, dulce de leche and rhum / Almonds cookies / Covered in chocolateAdvance
MarcosLemon cookies / Filled with orange / Tangerine semicovered in chocolateAdvance
DamiánPistachio and chocolate / Orange and cocoa with almonds / Hazelnut polvorones covered in chocolateNominated
GerardoCoconut cookies / Carob and cashew chestnuts filled with orange cream and covered in chocolate / Crackles of cocoaEliminated
  • In this episode there was no Starbaker because none of the contestants managed to pass two challenges

Episode 7: Flowers and fruits

ContestantCreative challenge

(Split open cake)

Technical challenge

(Fruital verrine)

Outcome
SamantaLemon pudding filled with chocolate mousse and lemon curdAdvance
ÁngeloPoppies and orange spongecake filled with lemon pastry cake and white chocolate with chocolate ganache with berries compoteNominated
SoniaLemon spongecake filled with pistachio cream, white chocolate and mascarpone pastry creamAdvance
DamiánWhite wine and fruit chunks filled with cream cheese and mango jam with kiwi jellyStarbaker
MarcosLemon spongecake filled with chantilly cream, cherry liqueur and berries compoteNominated
AgusChocolate pudding filled with chocolate and peanut ganache, cream cheese with banana and dulce de lecheSecond best baker
AgustinaAmaretti spongecake filled with quince, jerez and nuts with lemon cream and white chocolateAdvance
CarolinaVanilla spongecake filled with maracuja cream and fruits of the forestEliminated

Episode 8: Thinking different

ContestantCreative challenge

(Crackled cake)

Technical challenge

(Pionono vertical cake)

Outcome
AgusBiscuit Joconde with chocolate and raspberry mousses, cocoa crackled and chocolate waistSecond best baker
SamantaChocolate dough with mascarpone and coffee mousses and bitter cocoa crackledStarbaker
DamiánNut dough with banana and yoghurt mousses and cocoa crackledAdvance
SoniaAlmonds and pepper dough with chocolate and avocado and chocolate with milk mousses and cocoa crackledNominated
AgustinaLime dough with chocolate and cucumber mousses and cocoa crackledAdvance
ÁngeloBiscuit Joconde with orange and chocolate mousses and cocoa crackledNominated
MarcosOrange sablee with pear and chocolate mousses and bitter cocoa crackledEliminated

Episode 9: Repechage

  • In this special episode, the 8 eliminated contestants enfrented in a repechage. Only 3 of them return to the tent
ContestantCreative challenge

(3x2 donuts)

Technical challenge

(4 colors checkerboard cake)

Outcome
CarolinaXAutomatically returnsReturn
GerardoVanilla and poppies donuts filled with tomato jam covered with white chocolate and jalapeños / Carrot donuts filled with custard cream and nuts crocantReturn
GabrielDonuts filled with lemon and berries covered with blue glazed / Donuts filled with custard cream and apple covered with chocolateNo returns
MartinaSquare donuts filled with chocolate, covered with dulce de leche and caramelized bananas / Square donuts filled with caramel covered with chocolate and peanutNo returns
RaquelDonuts filled with apple ,cinnamon and peanut and honey covered with dulce de leche and raisins / Donuts filled with coconut pastry cream covered with chocolate and raspberriesNo returns
MarcosLemon filled donuts covered with colored meringue / Donuts filled with coffee and covered with classic meringueReturns
RitaDonuts filled with diplomata cream covered with buttercream / Donuts filled with custard cream and berries, covered with chocolate and pistachiosNo returns
LeandroX7º (Automatically eliminated)No returns
  • Carolina automatically returns to the tent by being chosen by the contestants like the best in the technical challenge
  • Leandro was automatically eliminated for having the worst performance in the technical challenge

Episode 10: Love

  • Since this episode there is no second starbaker
ContestantCreative challenge

(Unlevelness love cake)

Technical challenge

(Fruital pie)

Outcome
AgusCitric pudding filled with chocolate and orange creamy and covered with pineapple and coconut buttercreamStarbaker
AgustinaGinger biscuit and cream cheese filled with tangerine cream, triple sec and chocolate decorated with gum pasteAdvance
ÁngeloChocolate and orange spongecake filled with chocolate, mango, cheese and orange decorated with gum pasteNominated
CarolinaChocolate spongecake filled with plum and thyme cream, diplomata cream, decorated with ganache and gum pasteNominated
DamiánChocolate and beer spongecake filled with chocolate, tofu, almonds and chocolate with dulce de leche, decorated with buttercreamAdvance
GerardoMoist spongecake filled with chocolate, orange and buttercream with strawberries and blueberriesAdvance
MarcosVanilla spongecake filled with custard cream, raspberries and bariloche cream decorated with meringueEliminated
SamantaCoconut and lemon spongecake filled with white chocolate, coconut, rhum and buttercream of dulce de lecheAdvance
SoniaVanilla spongecake filled with cream cheese and chocolate, covered with gum pasteAdvance
  • In this episode 7 of 9 contestants was in the last place in the technical challenge

Episode 11: Childhood

ParticipantCreative challenge

(Childhood cake)

Technical challenge

(2x3 palettes)

Outcome
SamantaLollipopsAdvance
DamiánChocolate eggAdvance
AgustinaApplesAdvance
ÁngeloArroz con lecheStarbaker
CarolinaTocinito del cieloNominated
AgusSky cream (Crema del cielo)Advance
GerardoBonbonsNominated
SoniaStrawberriesEliminated

Episode 12: Français pastry

ContestantCreative challenge

(Eclairs tower)

Technical challenge

(Giant macaron)

Outcome
DamiánCraquelin éclairs of orange and carrot / Lemon éclairs covered with meringueStarbaker
SamantaEclairs filled with custard cream and apples / Filled with cheese cream and berriesAdvance
AgusFilled with mousseline of pistachios covered in chocolate / Filled with saffron creamAdvance
GerardoCinnamon éclairs filled with cream cheese and lemon / Ginger éclairs filled with hazelnut cream and moscatelNominated
AgustinaFilled with blackberries and mascarpone covered in chocolate / Filled with dulce de leche and nutsAdvance
ÁngeloFilled with white chocolate ganache and covered with chocolate / Raspberries covered in chocolateNominated
CarolinaFilled with cream cheese and bacon / Filled with white chocolate and blueberriesEliminated

Episode 13: Vanguardist

  • Since this episode there are going to be three challenges. 2 creative and 1 technical
ContestantCreative challenge 1

(No conventional flavours)

Technical challenge

(Fraisier cake)

Creative challenge 2

(Classic reversion)

Outcome
SamantaAvocado and cream cheese, Nuts, cinnamon and salt crumble, Spicy truffles with avocado, chocolate and datesLemon pie in dome shapeStarbaker
DamiánChocolate and lentils filled with white chocolate cream, fernet and diplomata cream of lime ,lemon and basilApple crumble in mirror shapeAdvance
ÁngeloOrange sablee with chocolate and jalapeños mousse, Corn palete[ check spelling ] center covered with orange geleeDisintegrated selva negraAdvance
AgusCheesecake with nuts sablee filled with ricotta ,squash ,pumpkin and papaya flavored with cinnamonDisintagrated balcarce cakeNominated
AgustinaBrie cheese panna cotta and orange triple sec, tomato and garlic jam, olive oil biscuit decorated with fried basilTiramisu in shape of cloudNominated
GerardoCake with squash dough filled with beets and rosemary decorated with salt and caramelized tomatoLemon pie shape bridgeEliminated

Episode 14: Chocolate

ContestantCreative challenge 1

(Textures)

Technical challenge

(Chocolate volcano)

Creative challenge 2

(40 cm structure)

Outcome
Agustina5 textures: With almonds / Mousse with haba tonka / Ganache with elder / Sablee with almonds / SauceChampagne bottleStarbaker
Damián4 textures: Brownie with nuts and banana / Whipped cream / Slabs / TrufflesFlag monumentNominated
Ángelo5 textures: Bavarois / English cream with crocant / Nibs with almonds / Crumble / Chocolate curlersObelisco of Buenos AiresEliminated
Samanta5 textures: Panna cotta with cherry liqueur / Chocolate land / Crocant / Nibs / SauceSuitcaseAdvance
Agus7 textures: Sablee / Custard cream / Mousse / Beggar with quinoa and blueberries / Velvet / Shavings / NibsLighthouseNominated
  • In this episode, the contestants started cooking with 10 minutes of difference in the technical challenge because the chocolate volcano eats hot

Episode 15: First semifinal

ContestantCreative challenge 1

(6x2 petit fours)

Technical challenge

(Petit gateau)

Creative challenge 2

(Gravity 0 cake)

Outcome
AgusMini pies with almonds dough filled with tangerine decorated with flambéed meringue / Pear crumble with Chantilly cream and chocolateHamburgerAdvance
AgustinaPistachio sablée with lime cream and white chocolate with raspberries / Cookie cakes with chocolatePopcornAdvance
DamiánAlmonds pionono filled with cream cheese. Coffee and liqueur sauce / Carrot cake with cream and coconutPigAdvance
SamantaFinancieros with strawberry and chocolate / Blue velvet with blueberries filled with cream cheeseOwlAdvance
  • In this episode no one was eliminated
  • No enumeration in technical challenge
  • Gaston Salas, first season winner, was the 4th judge in the 2nd creative challenge

Episode 16: Second semifinal

  • In this episode the judge was the encharged of the challenges
ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Floating island - Pamela)

Technical challenge

(Paris-Brest Cake - Cristophe)

Creative challenge 2

(16x3 bonbons - Damian)

Outcome
DamiánFloating island filled with maracuja cream, cocoa sablee, chantilly cream and decorated with fresh fruit and chocolate figuresGolden bonbons with chocolate, coffee and cookie / White chocolate bonbons with lemon, rhum and raspberries / Moons and stars with Moroccan and pralineFinalist
SamantaChocolate floating island filled with diplomata cream, berries compote and zabaione sauce with marsalaPink bonbons filled with champagne and blueberries crumble / White bonbons filled with mango and maracuja / Chocolate leaves with peanut and honeyFinalist
AgusCoconut floating island filled with lemon cream, Oporto zabaione sauce, Turkish figs and almonds crocantChocolate hearts with rhum, piña colada and curry / Cookies and salted caramel pyramids / White chocolate bonbons filled with lime and yoghurtEliminated
AgustinaFloating island flavored with vanilla filled with salted caramel. Whisky zabaione sauce, fruits, almonds and isomaltDulce de leche semispheres with nuts liqueur and crumble / White chocolate hearts filled with raspberries / Ganache pyramids flavored with proseccoFinalist

Episode 17: Third place definition

ParticipantCreative challenge 1

(Chocolate sphere)

Technique challenge

(Opera cake)

Outcome
SamantaSemibitter chocolate sphere with a cacao sablee and creme brûlee with pears interiorAdvance to final challenge
AgustinaWhite chocolate sphere with a coconut dacqouise and almonds with maracuja cream, strawberries and mint interiorEliminated - 3rd finalist
DamiánMarmolade chocolate sphere with a ricotta tart, crumble and banana split quenelleAdvance to final challenge

Episode 18: Final

ParticipantCreative challenge 2

(My favorite artist cake)

Outcome
Damián René Magritte Winner
Samanta Salvador Dalí Disqualified
  • Samanta was the winner but in 2020 July she was dethroned because, supposedly, she was a professional baker.

3rd season (2021)

The third season was premiered September 13. The filming took place in Pilar, Buenos Aires.

Contestants

ContestantAgeOccupationHometownStatus
Gabriel Amato52Taxi driverBerissoEliminated 1st
Belén Pérez31TeacherLos PolvorinesEliminated 2nd
Celeste Hernández34Degree in TourismMartínezEliminated 3rd
Gianlucca Ferrari Avella19StudentCity of Buenos AiresEliminated 4th
Silvina Santarelli41AccountantHudsonEliminated 5th
Gino Minnucci22StudentPeréz MillánEliminated 6th
Paula Paternoster29Administrative employeeCity of Buenos AiresEliminated 7th
Hernán Canalini35ArchitectLa PlataEliminated 8th
Ximena Alfaro20StudentMar del PlataEliminated 9th
Gisela Rossitto31StudentRosarioEliminated 10th
Emiliano Dibernardi21Administrative employeeCapitán SarmientoEliminated 11th
Kalia Manzur52Painting teacherComodoro Rivadavia
Facundo Tarditti25StudentAltos de ChipiónRunner-up
Carlos Martinic29TeacherRío GrandeWinner

Famosos season (2024)

Contestants

ContestantAgeOccupation / Famous forStatusEpisode
Andrea Del Boca 58ActressConfirmed
Ángela Leiva 35Singer and actressConfirmed
Callejero Fino 29MusicianConfirmed
Candelaria Molfese 33Actress and influencerConfirmed
Camila Homs27Model, ex-partner of Rodrigo De Paul Confirmed
Damián De Santo 56ActorConfirmed
Eliana Guercio46Panelist and partner of Sergio Romero Confirmed
Marcos Milinkovic 52Former volleyball playerConfirmed
Mariano Iúdica 54TV hostConfirmed
Nacho Elizalde35Streaming hostConfirmed
Verónica Lozano 54TV hostConfirmed
Gastón Edul27Sports journalist3rd eliminatedEpisode 4
Javier Calamaro 59Musician2nd eliminatedEpisode 2
Karina Jelinek 43Model1st eliminatedEpisode 1

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