Top Chef: Just Desserts (season 1)

Top Chef: Just Desserts (season 1)
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 10
Broadcast
Original channel Bravo
Original run

September 15, 2010 – November 17, 2010

Additional information
No. of contestants 12
Winner Yigit Pura

The first season of Top Chef: Just Desserts was broadcast on Bravo. It featured 12 pastry chefs fighting to win the title of Top Chef.

Guest judges

Contestants

Names, ages, and hometowns below are from the Bravo website.[1] In the order eliminated:

Contestant progress

Contestant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Finale
Quickfire
Winner(s)
Seth Danielle Erika Morgan Yigit Zac Heather H.
Yigit
Zac
Morgan Morgan None
Yigit IN HIGH LOW IN HIGH WIN LOW LOW IN WINNER
Danielle LOW IN LOW IN LOW LOW WIN HIGH WIN RUNNER-UP
Morgan LOW IN IN (+) WIN WIN HIGH WIN HIGH IN RUNNER-UP
Zac HIGH IN LOW IN HIGH HIGH LOW WIN OUT
Eric IN HIGH WIN HIGH LOW HIGH WIN OUT
Heather H. WIN IN IN (+) HIGH IN LOW OUT
Erika IN WIN HIGH IN IN OUT
Heather C. IN IN OUT1 IN OUT
Malika IN LOW HIGH WD2
Seth HIGH LOW LOW WD3
Tim IN OUT
Tania OUT

^Note 1 : Heather C. was reinstated in Episode 4, after being eliminated in the previous episode.
^Note 2 : Malika withdrew from the competition during the Judges' Table evaluation.
^Note 3 : Seth was removed from the competition when he was judged medically unable to continue.

     (WINNER) The chef won the season and was awarded the title Top Chef.
     (RUNNER-UP) The chef was a runner-up for the season.
     (WIN) The chef won that episode's Elimination Challenge.
     (HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win.
     (LOW) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated.
     (OUT) The chef lost that week's Elimination Challenge and was out of the competition.
     (WD) The chef left or was asked to leave the competition.
     (IN) The chef neither won nor lost that week's Elimination Challenge. They also were not up to be eliminated.
     [IN (+)] The chef won a pair or team challenge but was not chosen as one of the judges' favorites.
     [IN (-)] The chef lost a pair or team challenge but was not selected as one of the judges' least favorites.

Episodes

Each episode includes two challenges. The Quickfire Challenge is a short, simple challenge with a varying reward each week; in the initial episodes of the season, it usually guarantees the winner immunity from being sent home that week; however, in the latter stages, the Quickfire winner is given an advantage in the upcoming Elimination Challenge. It also has been made clear that Quickfire winners this season may receive other rewards, including cash prizes. The Elimination Challenge is a more complex challenge that determines who goes home. One or more judges join the show each week to evaluate both the Quickfire and Elimination challenges. Each week's elimination is announced in a segment called "Judges' Table."

Episode 1: Mr. Chocolate

Episode 2: Cocktail with a Twist

Episode 3: Glee Club

Episode 4: Lucent Dossier

Following the announcement of the Quickfire challenge, Seth was removed from the competition when the producers determined he did not have medical clearance to continue. Heather C., who was eliminated in Episode 3, was brought back to the competition.

Episode 5: Edible Fashion

Episode 6: Black and White

Although Zac won immunity following his Quickfire win, he opted to relinquish his immunity in exchange for $5000.

Episode 7: Dessert Wars

Pastry Playland: Zac, Heather, Yigit
  • Zac's Desserts: Donut filled with Wild Berry Jam served with a Lemon Verbena Milkshake; Fennel Seed and Kalamata Brioche; and Carmel Corn with Bacon Bits
  • Yigit's Desserts: Chocolate Tart with Carmel and Peanuts; Margarita Sorbet; Classic Fraisier with Raspberry, Strawberry, and Hibiscus Gelee
  • Heather's Desserts: Lemon Cream Pie; Frozen Key Lime Bar with Strawberry Sauce; Milk Chocolate Pudding Cup with Fresh Mango
Whisk Me Away: Eric, Danielle, Morgan
  • Eric's Desserts: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie; Vanilla Malted Cake with Chocolate Mousse; Banana Loaf with Brown Butter and Tangerine Icing
  • Danielle's Desserts: Pistachio Shortcake with Lemon Cream and Strawberries; Coffee Cream Pie with Hazelnut Brittle; Gingerale Float with Raspberry and Tangerine-Lime Sorbet
  • Morgan's Desserts: Pretzel Stick with Two Mustards; Chocolate Mousse Cake with a Crème Brûlée Center; Fried Lemon Pie and Salted Caramel Ice Cream
  • WINNING TEAM: Whisk Me Away
  • ELIMINATED: Heather H. of Pastry Playland
  • Elimination Challenge Prize: $30,000 divided among the winning team members

Episode 8: Celebritea Party

Episode 9: Ben and Sylvia's 61st

Episode 10: Finale

References

  1. Bravotv.com, " Retrieved August 11, 2010