Zumbo's Just Desserts season 2

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Zumbo's Just Desserts
Season 2
Presented by Adriano Zumbo
Rachel Khoo
WinnerCatherine
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original releaseNovember 17 (2019-11-17) 
December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 1

The second season of Zumbo's Just Desserts premiered in Australia on November 17, 2019, on Seven Network. Ten contestants were selected to compete. The winner of this season won the grand prize of $100,000 and earns the title of "Zumbo's Just Desserts Winner".

The show is hosted by Adriano Zumbo and Rachel Khoo. On May 16, 2019, it was announced that the assistant Gigi Falanga, who appeared in the previous season, was not returning.

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

NameAgeJobStatus
Catherine19StudentWinner (Episode 10)
Simon36ConcreterSecond (Episode 10)
Jeff50Competitive DadEliminated (Episode 9)
Kylie45Sugarcane FarmerEliminated (Episode 7)
Rachel32Playgroup LeaderEliminated (Episode 6)
Kristie35Cake Pop DecoratorEliminated (Episode 5)
Zak39Account ManagerEliminated (Episode 4)
Megan32Perfectionist MumEliminated (Episode 3)
Pearly29Flight AttendantEliminated (Episode 2)
Kimberley45Office WorkerEliminated (Episode 1)

Contestant progress

Week 1Week 2Week 3
CatherineDOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(14)
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
GT
(18)
DNP
(Safe)
Winner
(33)
SimonHIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
DOTD
(18)
(Safe)
ZT
(17)
SS
(SF)
SS/ZT
(31)
' Runner Up (32)
JeffLOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
LOW
(13)
(Safe)
ZT
(15)
ZT
(17)
SS/ZT
(30)
Eliminated(Episode 9)
KylieSS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(SS:11)
(ZT:16)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 7)
RachelSS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(16)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(SS:9)
(ZT:15)
Eliminated (Episode 6)
KristieZT
(16)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
ZT
(13)
Eliminated (Episode 5)
ZakSS
(Safe)
ZT
(13)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 4)
MeganSS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 3)
PearlyHIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 2)
KimberleyZT
(11)
Eliminated (Episode 1)
  'Dessert Of The Day'
  Produce one of the favorite desserts but was not crowned 'Dessert Of The Day'
  Produce one of the weakest desserts but was not in the 'Zumbo Test'
  Won the 'Zumbo Test'
  Lost the 'Zumbo Test'
  Eliminated from the competition
  Press the 'Golden Button'
  Won the 'Zumbo Test' to earn 'Golden Ticket' as a shortcut to the Grand Final
  Lost the 'Zumbo Test' to earn the 'Golden Ticket'
  Sent to the Semi-Final
  Series winner
  Series runner up

SS: Sweet Sensations Challenge
ZT: Zumbo Test
DNP: Through to the Finals!

Series details

Episode 1 – Make Some Magic!

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
CatherineOrange Mousse Cake with Lemon Curd & Almond Ice CreamSafe (DOTD)
SimonChocolate Dome with Raspberry Macaron & Nutty CrumbleSafe
PearlyStrawberry Crèmeux with Sponge & Red Mirror Glaze
KylieLemon Curd with Coconut Biscuit and Strawberry Sauce
MeganHoneycomb & Praline Semifreddo with Chocolate Gâteaux
RachelWhite Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Cream & Mojito Pearls
ZakRaspberry & Rosewater Mousse with Ruby Chocolate
JeffCoconut Mousse with Aniseed Sorbet
KristieCoconut Panna Cotta with Lime Curd & White Chocolate GlazeBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
KimberleyChocolate Orange Mousse with Almond Biscuit & Chocolate Flower
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KristieZumbo's I'm Not Lion
(Layered of Macadamia & Coconut Crumble, Passion Fruit & Caramel Crèmeux, Chocolate & Olive Oil Sponge,
Passion Fruit Caramel, Coconut & Chocolate Mousse, Passion Fruit & Caramel Mousse with Strawberries)
8816Safe
Kimberley5611Eliminated

Episode 2 – The Terrifying Tower

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
KylieTropical Layer Cake with Pineapple FlowersSafe (DOTD)
CatherineBerry & Caramel Macaron Profiterole Tower'Safe
RachelChoux Bun Mermaid Tower with Lemon Madeleines
JeffÉclair & Profiterole Tower with Nougatine
KristieChocolate & Caramel Cake Pop Tower
SimonÉclair Tower with Layered Mocha Cake
MeganCoconut & Pineapple Palm with Rice Paper Leaves
ZakWhite Chocolate Choux Tower with Greek Yoghurt CakeBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
PearlyLemonade Cake with Raspberry Buttercream, Confetti Blondie & Musk
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
ZakZumbo's Lucky 13
(Layered with Confetti Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Cherry Jam & Marshmallow Buttercream
& Thirteen Different-colored Tempered Chocolate Rings)
6713Safe
Pearly5510Eliminated

Episode 3 – Sundae Dream

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
CatherineMatcha & Yuzu SundaeSafe (DOTD)
SimonStrawberry & Rhubarb SundaeSafe
JeffPink Vanilla & Hazelnut Sundae
KristieRaspberry & Turkish Delight Sundae
KylieChurro Cherry Chocolate Sundae
ZakHalva Pistachio & Orange Sundae
RachelChocolate Brownie & Banana SundaeBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
MeganChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
RachelZumbo's Lazy Sundae
(Sponge Cake, Peanut Butter with Ganache & Caramel Ice Cream Couch,Banana Crèmeux with Caramelized Bananas &
Chocolate TV with Pistachio Crunch and Custard, Lollies & Biscuits)
8816Safe
Megan7714Eliminated

Episode 4 – Out of This World

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
Simon"UF-Fro" Coconut Mousse with Mango Chilli Jelly & Coriander SorbetSafe (DOTD)
Kylie"Planet Saturn" Chocolate Caramel Mousse Stack with Brownie, Brittle & BananaSafe
JeffWhite Chocolate Planet with Mousse & Raspberry Rose Jelly
Rachel"Lunar Landscape" Black Sesame Cheesecake with Marshmallow & Beetroot Sponge
CatherineWhite Chocolate Egg with Pistachio Mousse & Passion Fruit Curd
Kristie"The Milky Way" Maple Popcorn Shot, Blueberry Brownie with Blueberry CaviarBottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Zak"Alien Brain" with Jelly Worms & Coconut Dacquoise
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KristieZumbo's Planet Zumbo
(layered with Black Sticky Rice with Mango, Devil's Food Cake, Blackberry & Black Tea Ganache,
Blackcurrant Buttercream with Black Licorice, with Black & other colors Glazed, Aerated Chocolate Rock)
6612Safe
Zak5510Eliminated

Episode 5 – An Enchanted Party

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
Simon"Castle Cake on Top of The Beanstalk" Orange & Almond Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting with Pop Rocks and White ChocolateSafe (DOTD)
Catherine"Fantasy Tree Stump" Chocolate Sponge, Strawberry Mousse & Hazelnut GanacheSafe
Kylie"Secret Garden Cake" Strawberry Cake, Lemon & Vanilla Cake, Strawberry Jam & Buttercream
Rachel"Rainbow Hedgiehog" Rainbow Cake with Buttercream & Passion Fruit Curd
Jeff"End of the Rainbow Cake"Beetroot & Raspberry Red Velvet with Pistachio Moss and Dark Chocolate GanacheBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Kristie"The Chocolate Room" Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Buttercream & Passion Fruit Curd
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
JeffZumbo's Fruitina
(made with Pink Grapefruit Diplomat Cream, Compressed Watermelon, Compressed Mango, Green Tea Matcha
and Pistachio Sponge with Chocolate Decorations, Fresh-Fruit Headband, Peach Glaze and a Granola & Yogurt Base)
7714Safe
Kristie6713Eliminated

Episode 6 – Suspended in Time


Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
Simon"The Splash" Chocolate Mandarin Tart, Mint Mousse Ball & Mint Basil Ice CreamSafe (DOTD)
Catherine"Spilt Coconut" Coconut Mousse with Pineapple Compote & Passion Fruit JellySafe
Jeff"Frozen Cube" with Mango Passion Fruit Egg
Kylie"Man on the Moon Pear Cream Tart with Coffee and White Chocolate Mousse & Pear JellyBottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Rachel"The Outback" Lemon Myrtle Panna Cotta, Wattleseed Shortbread & Bush Honey Meringues
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
KylieZumbo's About Time
(layered with Lemon & Thyme Gel and Sponge, Vegemite-toasted Brûlée, Coffee and Maple Syrup Mousse,
& Chocolate decorations, Marbled Chocolate, Chocolate Sablé Tartshell, Salted Caramel, Caramel Ganache infused with Lemon and Thyme)
8816Safe
Rachel7815Eliminated

Episode 7 – Fright Night

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
Catherine"The Poison Apple" Almond Sponge with Caramel Cream, Apple Compote and Granny Smith MousseSafe (DOTD)
Simon"The Skull" Red Velvet Cake with Cookie Cream Cheese Icing & Red Fudge SauceBottom Three (Zumbo Test)
Jeff"Jelly Eyeballs" Durian Chiffon Cake with Blood Orange Jelly
Kylie"The Grave" Date & Walnut Cake. White Chocolate Ganache and an Orange Butter Cream
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
SimonZumbo's Eyes on the Mummy
(layered with Vanilla Shortcake, Strawberry Chiffon Sponge, Vanilla Whipped Ganache,
Caramel & Tonka Bean Crèmeux, Italian Meringues, Pashmak, Strawberry Coulis Blood, Mini Macaron Shells & Tempered White Chocolate Squares)
8917Safe
Jeff7815Safe
Kylie7714Eliminated

Episode 8 – Smoke and Mirrors

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertResult
JeffMirrored Honey Cake with Smoked Cinnamon Yoghurt Sorbet & Fresh FigsPass to Zumbo Test
Catherine"Reflective Cylinder" Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Grapefruit Sorbet & Meringue
Simon"Pear-fect" Pear Mousse on Rosemary Walnut Biscuit with Blue Cheese GanacheSent to the Semi-Final


Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
ZumboRachel
CatherineZumbo's Time for a Grilling
(tomato made with Tomato Jelly, Strawberry Compote & Burnt Vanilla Cream, corn made with Salted Popcorn Mousse
with a Pineapple Compote, Manchego Cheese and Butter Spray,
Mont Black Potato-like Flavored with Lime & Passion Fruit, Vanilla Cream and Candied Chestnut, and chicken leg made with Salted Caramel & Chicken Jus Mousse with Coconut and Hazelnut Namelaka)
9918Safe (Golden Ticket)
Jeff9817Sent to the Semi-Final

Episode 9 – Secret Garden

Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
ZumboRachel
Simon"Manava's Garden" Raspberry Pistachio Opera Cake with Honey Pistachio Ice Cream & Chocolate Tuile8917
Jeff"The Forest Floor" Peach Mousse, Blackberry Jelly, Peach Tarte Tatin & Rosemary Ice Cream7714
Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
ZumboRachel
SimonZumbo's Vertical Garden
(layered with Ginger & Black Pepper Ice Cream, Yuzu & Pineapple Sorbet and Marmalade,
Eucalyptus Caramel, Citrus Sponge, Vanilla Ganache, Green Rocher Glaze, base made with Wild Orange Jelly, Cucumber Meringue & Compressed Cucumber. Decorations with Microherbs and Flowers)
771431Grand Final
Jeff881630Third

Episode 10 – Bring on the Bling

Zumbo Test details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
ZumboRachel
SimonZumbo's The Sweet Smell of Success
(table w/drawer made with Chocolate, inside of drawer Chocolate Bonbons of Cherry Reduction with Caviar & Vanilla-balsamic Ganache, perfume made with Almond Crunch Base, Raspberries, Peach Cheesecake Mousse, Turkish Delight Jelly & Peach Compote,
crystal perfume made with Issomalt & Metallic Glitter)
8816
Catherine7714
Sweet Sensations details
ContestantDessertScores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
ZumboRachel
Catherine"Ruby Rings"
Plum & Pear Biscuit Rings with Rhubarb Cream & Salted Caramel Ice Cream
9101933 [1] Winner
Simon"Black Pearl"
Chocolate, Hazelnut, & Caramel Mousse on a Banana & Passion Fruit Crèmeux
881632 [1] Runner-up

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