Zumbo's Just Desserts season 1

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Zumbo's Just Desserts
Season 1
Presented by Adriano Zumbo
Rachel Khoo
WinnerKate Ferguson
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original releaseAugust 22 (2016-08-22) 
September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)
Season chronology
Next 
Season 2

The first season of Zumbo's Just Desserts premiered in Australia on August 22, 2016, on Seven Network. Twelve contestants were selected to compete. The winner of the first season won the grand prize of $100,000, gets an opportunity have one of their creations in Zumbo's stores [1] and finally the title of "Zumbo's Just Desserts Winner".

Contents

The show is hosted by Adriano Zumbo and Rachel Khoo, with Gigi Falanga as assistant. [2]

The winner was 37 year old Kate Ferguson.

Competition structure

Each chapter is divided into two stages. The "Sweet Sensations task" and the "Zumbo Test".

During the first challenge, regularly with a duration of three hours, each contestant must create a dessert following the theme and rules given by the judges at the beginning. Rachel and Zumbo evaluate each of the creations, determining a winner, who gets the Dessert Of The Day. They also declare those who were safe from the second phase and the two bakers who will go to the second phase or elimination round.

The elimination round, or Zumbo Test, consists of testing the bottom bakers with original Zumbo creations, where at least one baker will go home.

Contestants

NameAgeOccupationStatus
Kate37No-nonsense mumWinner (Episode 12)
Ali28Insurance BrokerRunner-Up (Episode 12)
Brogen22Stay-At-Home MumThird (Episode 11)
Daniel25BouncerEliminated (Episode 9)
Irene34Finance AnalystEliminated (Episode 8)
Amie24Admin AssistantEliminated (Episode 7)
Ashley28Airline Crewing OfficerEliminated (Episode 6)
Michael51BricklayerEliminated (Episode 5)
Vicki43Technical WriterEliminated (Episode 4)
Patricia33Social Media ManagerEliminated (Episode 3)
Peter57Car SalesmanEliminated (Episode 2)
Wendy39Art LoverEliminated (Episode 1)

Contestant progress

NameWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6
KateDOTD
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(11)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(17)
ZT
(14)
SS/ZT
(32)
Winner (33)
AliSS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
ZT
(17)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
GT
(16)
DNP
(Safe)
Runner Up (32)
BrogenLOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(16)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(SF)
ZT
(28)
Third (Episode 11)
DanielLOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(13)
Eliminated (Episode 9)
IreneHIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 8)
AmieSS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
Eliminated (Episode 7)
AshleySS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
Eliminated (Episode 6)
MichaelSS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(9)
Eliminated (Episode 5)
VickiSS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 4)
PatriciaSS
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 3)
PeterZT
(11)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 2)
WendyZT
(6)
Eliminated (Episode 1)
  'Dessert Of The Day'
  Produce the favorite dessert but was not crowned 'Dessert Of The Day'
  Produce the worst dessert but was not in the 'Zumbo Test'
  Won the 'Zumbo Test'
  Lost the 'Zumbo Test'
  Eliminated
  Won 'Golden Ticket' to the Grand Final
  Sent to the Semi-Final
  Series winner
  Series runner up

DOTD: Dessert Of The Day
ZT: Zumbo Test
DNP: Through to the Finals

Series details

Episode 1 - Reflective Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
KateApple Pie Mille-FeuilleSafe (DOTD)
AliChocolate Orange SphereSafe
AmieDeconstructed Lemon Meringue
AshleyWhimsical Pavlova
BrogenRaspberry Mousse with Chocolate Layered Rose
DanielRed skin cream with Lychee Fruit Loop ice cream and gels
IreneCaramel Passion Mousse and Coffee Soil
MichaelChoux Pastry with Lemon Cheesecake
PatriciaChocolate Chilli Tart
VickiPlum and Chocolate Mousse
PeterLayered Fruit Sponge Cake with Passionfruit Ice-CreamBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
WendySalted Caramel Apple Pie with Vanilla Cinnamon Ice-Cream
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
PeterZumbo's Reflective Dessert Dome
(Layers of Mandarin Gel, Salted Caramel,
Yuzu Cream, Mirror Glaze & Hazelnut Sable)
5611Safe
Wendy336Eliminated

Episode 2 - Franken-Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AshleyWagon Wheel LamingtonSafe
(DOTD)
AliRices Rhubarb TartSafe
AmieBlack Forest Trifle
BrogenCreme Bru-Piklets
DanielNoir Tart To Ron
IreneApple Pumble
KateLemon Meringue Croquembouche
VickiPavana Split
MichaelBlack Forest Custard Tart
PatriciaRed Velvet Brownie and CheesecakeBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
PeterRaspberry Tart and Lemon Meringue Pie
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
PatriciaFrankenZumbo
(Layered with Pavlova, Macarons,
Ricotta Pancake, Brownie & Lemon Tart)
6612Safe
Peter5510Eliminated

Episode 3 - Love & Chocolate Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AliTextures of White ChocolateSafe (DOTD)
AmieRed Velvet Cake with White Chocolate MousseSafe
AshleyWhite Chocolate Mousse with White Chocolate Dome
BrogenLayered Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake
Daniel White Chocolate, Berry And Rose Petit made but also
IreneWhite Chocolate Bark And Rhubarb Chocolate Mousse
MichaelChocolate Custard Tart With Strawberry Velvet Ice
VickiPink Peppercorn and Dark Chocolate Mousse
KateWhite Chocolate Panna CottaBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
PatriciaTriple Chocolate Mousse
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KateLovenbouche
(made with profiteroles, chocolate custard,
amber caramel, almond nougatine &
decorated with red isomalt hearts)
7714Safe
Patricia5510Eliminated

Episode 4 - Kids' Party Cake

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
Amie"Under The Sea" CakeSafe
(DOTD)
Ali"Magic Toadstool" CakeSafe
Brogen"Ice Dream Sundae" Cake
Daniel"Banana from the Lego pole" Cake
Irene"Buttercream Princess Fairy" Cake
Kate"Monster" cake
Michael"Red Velvet" Layer cake
Ashley"Candy Lane" CakeBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Vicki"Swan" cake
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
AshleyZumbo's Back-to-school cake
(made with chocolate, rice paper,
puff pastry, cinnamon crunch, mascarpone, vanilla sponge & apple tartine)
7714Safe
Vicki5510Eliminated

Episode 5 - Defies Gravity

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AliChocolate Spheres with Peanut Caramel and Passionfruit CreamSafe (DOTD)
AmieChocolate Irish Cream Pavlova Safe
AshleyLevitating Strawberry Shortcake
BrogenPeppermint Mocha Gateaux
DanielPassion fruit and banana, dark chocolate mousse cake
IreneBlueberry Mousse and White Chocolate Lavender Cream
KateChai Tea With Spiced ProfiterolesBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
MichaelFlying Fruit Flan
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KateHat Trick
(made with chocolate, soft cheese filling, tomato jelly,
sweet corn custard, chocolate chipotle ganache, avocado,
sour cream mousse & taco corn chip coating)
5611Safe
Michael459Eliminated

Episode 6 - Arnott's Biscuits

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AmieLemon Crisp Baked CheesecakeSafe (DOTD)
BrogenMonte Carlo CheesecakeSafe
DanielRaspberry and coconut ice cream Vovo Verrine
IreneMonte Carlo Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich
KateDeconstructed Venetian
AliChocolate And Berry Royal Marshmallow CrownBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
AshleyKingston Tart With Golden Syrup Ice Cream
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
AliEpic Biscuit Time
(Apple Crumble Khoo Hoots, Gianduja, Lamington Runway, Cinnamon Donut, Finger Bun Zumbotron, Salted Caramel Bell)
7714Safe
Ashley6612Eliminated

Episode 7 - Flaming Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
IreneChilli Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry SorbetSafe (DOTD)
BrogenToasted Marshmallow SliceSafe
DanielChocolate and marshmallow Petit Gateau
KateFlaming Alaska
AliAnise and Poached Pear Bombe Alaska Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
AmieSticky Date Pudding With Spiced Figs
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
AliZumbo's "Ice" Dessert
(made with ginger & thyme icecream, thyme & ginger crumble, milk mousse, chocolate, white chocolate,
lime Swiss meringue, lime granite)
8917Safe
Amie6612Eliminated

Episode 8 - Classic Aussie Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
KateCaramel Mousse SliceSafe (DOTD)
AliLayered Lamington GateauSafe
DanielPavlova Nest with strawberries with passion fruit cream and curd
BrogenVanilla and Passionfruit SliceBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
IrenePavlova with Kiwi Sorbet and Pineapple Chantilly Cream
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
BrogenFrosty Fruit Tart
(made with Shortbread Tart Shell, Tropical Compote, Orange & Passionfruit Gels, Seabreeze Mousse, Yellow Glaze, Frosty Fruit Sorbet & Saltwater Foam)
8816Safe
Irene7714Eliminated

Episode 9 - Fruit Dessert

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AliLemon Yoghurt Mousse with Pineapple Crème & Banana Ice-creamSafe (DOTD)
BrogenWatermelon & Red Berry CakeSafe
KatePear Green Apple & Lime TartBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Daniel Mango, mandarin and orange Sphere
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KateNancy's Garden
(made with grapefruit curd, panna cotta,cheesecake, yoghurt, geranium foam, leaves made of filo, shortbread, isomalt and chocolate, watermelon,
grapefruit segments & watermelon sorbet)
8917Safe
Daniel6713Eliminated

Episode 10 - High Tea

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
AliPistachio Cream CraquelinSafe
(Zumbo Test)
Earl Grey & Raspberry Almond Cake
Caramel & Apple Petit Gateux
KatePistachio & Raspberry Cake
Passionfruit & Lime Meringue Tart
Opera cake
BrogenLavender & Honey MacaronsSent to Semi-final
Coconut Panna Cotta Tarts
Chocolate & Hazelnut Petit Gateux
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
AliGolden Duckie
(Layered with steamed gingerbread pudding, passionfruit jelly, aerated honeycomb, chocolate, cocoa butter mousse, passionfruit ice cream, honeycomb, freeze dry passionfruit, salted butter, 24-carat chocolate duck & gingerbread bubbles)
8816Sent to Grand Final
Kate7714Sent to Semi-final

Episode 11 - Semi-final

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
ZumboRachel
KateDonut Tower9817
BrogenOrange Chocolate and Espresso Caramel Entremet7714
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
ZumboRachel
KateV8 Vanilla Cake
(layered with Vanilla Dacqouise, Vanilla Almond Crunch, Vanilla Ganache, Vanilla Chiffon,
Vanilla Syrup, Vanilla Brulee, Vanilla Macaron,
Vanilla Water Jelly, Vanilla Chantilly & Vanilla Glaze)
781532Sent to Grand Final
Brogen771428Third

Episode 12 - Grand Finale

Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
AliSugar & Spice
(made with Chocolate, Spiced Crunch, Honey Nougat, Brown Sugar Sponge, Pear Compote,
Burnt Butter & Pear Mousse)
9918
Kate7815
Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
ZumboRachel
Kate"Snow White"
Layered Ice-Cream Apple with Sponge Log
991833 [3] Winner
Ali"Jack And The Beanstalk"
Three Bean Entremet with Mandarin Egg Yolk
771432 [3] Runner-up

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