Zumbo's Just Desserts (season 1)

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".

Zumbo's Just Desserts
Season 1
Presented byAdriano Zumbo
Rachel Khoo
WinnerKate Ferguson
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original releaseAugust 22 (2016-08-22) 
September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)
Season chronology

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

Name Age Job Status
Kate 37 No-nonsense mum Winner (Episode 12)
Ali 28 Insurance Broker Runner-Up (Episode 12)
Brogen 22 Stay-At-Home Mum Third (Episode 11)
Daniel 25 Bouncer Eliminated (Episode 9)
Irene 34 Finance Analyst Eliminated (Episode 8)
Amie 24 Admin Assistant Eliminated (Episode 7)
Ashley 28 Airline Crewing Officer Eliminated (Episode 6)
Michael 51 Bricklayer Eliminated (Episode 5)
Vicki 43 Technical Writer Eliminated (Episode 4)
Patricia 33 Social Media Manager Eliminated (Episode 3)
Peter 57 Car Salesman Eliminated (Episode 2)
Wendy 39 Art Lover Eliminated (Episode 1)

Contestant progress

Name Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Kate DOTD
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(11)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(17)
ZT
(14)
SS/ZT
(32)
Winner (33)
Ali SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
ZT
(17)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
GT
(16)
DNP
(Safe)
Runner Up (32)
Brogen LOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(16)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(SF)
ZT
(28)
Third (Episode 11)
Daniel LOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(13)
Eliminated (Episode 9)
Irene HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 8)
Amie SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
Eliminated (Episode 7)
Ashley SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
Eliminated (Episode 6)
Michael SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(9)
Eliminated (Episode 5)
Vicki SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 4)
Patricia SS
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 3)
Peter ZT
(11)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 2)
Wendy ZT
(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

  • Airdate — 22 August 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create a dessert that reflected themselves.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two contestants had to recreate Zumbo's dessert dome. The lower scoring contestant is then eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Kate Apple Pie Mille-Feuille Safe (DOTD)
Ali Chocolate Orange Sphere Safe
Amie Deconstructed Lemon Meringue
Ashley Whimsical Pavlova
Brogen Raspberry Mousse with Chocolate Layered Rose
Daniel Red skin cream with Lychee Fruit Loop ice cream and gels
Irene Caramel Passion Mousse and Coffee Soil
Michael Choux Pastry with Lemon Cheesecake
Patricia Chocolate Chilli Tart
Vicki Plum and Chocolate Mousse
Peter Layered Fruit Sponge Cake with Passionfruit Ice-Cream Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Wendy Salted Caramel Apple Pie with Vanilla Cinnamon Ice-Cream
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Peter Zumbo's Reflective Dessert Dome
(Layers of Mandarin Gel, Salted Caramel,
Yuzu Cream, Mirror Glaze & Hazelnut Sable)
5 6 11 Safe
Wendy 3 3 6 Eliminated

Episode 2 - Franken-Dessert

  • Airdate — 23 August 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create a franken-dessert, a combination of two desserts in one.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate the FrankenZumbo, made from five different desserts. The lower scoring contestant would be eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Ashley Wagon Wheel Lamington Safe
(DOTD)
Ali Rices Rhubarb Tart Safe
Amie Black Forest Trifle
Brogen Creme Bru-Piklets
Daniel Noir Tart To Ron
Irene Apple Pumble
Kate Lemon Meringue Croquembouche
Vicki Pavana Split
Michael Black Forest Custard Tart
Patricia Red Velvet Brownie and Cheesecake Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Peter Raspberry Tart and Lemon Meringue Pie
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Patricia FrankenZumbo
(Layered with Pavlova, Macarons,
Ricotta Pancake, Brownie & Lemon Tart)
6 6 12 Safe
Peter 5 5 10 Eliminated

Episode 3 - Love & Chocolate Dessert

  • Airdate — 24 August 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to make a romantic dessert with chocolate as the main ingredient.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's love themed Croquembouche, the Lovenbouche. The lower scoring contestant would be eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Ali Textures of White Chocolate Safe (DOTD)
Amie Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Mousse Safe
Ashley White Chocolate Mousse with White Chocolate Dome
Brogen Layered Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake
Daniel White Chocolate, Berry And Rose Petit made but also
Irene White Chocolate Bark And Rhubarb Chocolate Mousse
Michael Chocolate Custard Tart With Strawberry Velvet Ice
Vicki Pink Peppercorn and Dark Chocolate Mousse
Kate White Chocolate Panna Cotta Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Patricia Triple Chocolate Mousse
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kate Lovenbouche
(made with profiteroles, chocolate custard,
amber caramel, almond nougatine &
decorated with red isomalt hearts)
7 7 14 Safe
Patricia 5 5 10 Eliminated

Episode 4 - Kids' Party Cake

  • Airdate — 29 August 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — Each Dessert Maker had to create a cake suited for a kids' party, with little Zumbinos (kids) to taste the cakes
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's school desk inspired cake named "back-to-school". The lower scoring contestant was eliminated
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Amie "Under The Sea" Cake Safe
(DOTD)
Ali "Magic Toadstool" Cake Safe
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" Cake Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Vicki "Swan" cake
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Ashley Zumbo's Back-to-school cake
(made with chocolate, rice paper,
puff pastry, cinnamon crunch, mascarpone, vanilla sponge & apple tartine)
7 7 14 Safe
Vicki 5 5 10 Eliminated

Episode 5 - Defies Gravity

  • Airdate — 30 August 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create a dessert that defies gravity
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's Willy Wonka inspired dessert named "Hat Trick". The lower scoring contestant was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Ali Chocolate Spheres with Peanut Caramel and Passionfruit Cream Safe (DOTD)
Amie Chocolate Irish Cream Pavlova Safe
Ashley Levitating Strawberry Shortcake
Brogen Peppermint Mocha Gateaux
Daniel Passion fruit and banana, dark chocolate mousse cake
Irene Blueberry Mousse and White Chocolate Lavender Cream
Kate Chai Tea With Spiced Profiteroles Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Michael Flying Fruit Flan
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kate Hat Trick
(made with chocolate, soft cheese filling, tomato jelly,
sweet corn custard, chocolate chipotle ganache, avocado,
sour cream mousse & taco corn chip coating)
5 6 11 Safe
Michael 4 5 9 Eliminated

Episode 6 - Arnott's Biscuits

  • Airdate — 5 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to make Australia's favourite biscuit, Arnott's biscuit, into a delicious dessert.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate six out of 12 Zumbo created biscuits named "Epic Biscuit Time". The contestant who scored lowest was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Amie Lemon Crisp Baked Cheesecake Safe (DOTD)
Brogen Monte Carlo Cheesecake Safe
Daniel Raspberry and coconut ice cream Vovo Verrine
Irene Monte Carlo Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich
Kate Deconstructed Venetian
Ali Chocolate And Berry Royal Marshmallow Crown Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Ashley Kingston Tart With Golden Syrup Ice Cream
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Ali Epic Biscuit Time
(Apple Crumble Khoo Hoots, Gianduja, Lamington Runway, Cinnamon Donut, Finger Bun Zumbotron, Salted Caramel Bell)
7 7 14 Safe
Ashley 6 6 12 Eliminated

Episode 7 - Flaming Dessert

  • Airdate — 6 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a dessert inspired by fire
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's "Ice" Dessert. The lower scoring contestant was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Irene Chilli Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Sorbet Safe (DOTD)
Brogen Toasted Marshmallow Slice Safe
Daniel Chocolate and marshmallow Petit Gateau
Kate Flaming Alaska
Ali Anise and Poached Pear Bombe Alaska Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Amie Sticky Date Pudding With Spiced Figs
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Ali Zumbo's "Ice" Dessert
(made with ginger & thyme icecream, thyme & ginger crumble, milk mousse, chocolate, white chocolate,
lime Swiss meringue, lime granite)
8 9 17 Safe
Amie 6 6 12 Eliminated

Episode 8 - Classic Aussie Dessert

  • Airdate — 12 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a reimagining of a classic Aussie dessert
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's Frosty Fruit iceblock inspired dessert named "Frosty Fruit Tart". The lower scoring contestant was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Kate Caramel Mousse Slice Safe (DOTD)
Ali Layered Lamington Gateau Safe
Daniel Pavlova Nest with strawberries with passion fruit cream and curd
Brogen Vanilla and Passionfruit Slice Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Irene Pavlova with Kiwi Sorbet and Pineapple Chantilly Cream
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Brogen Frosty Fruit Tart
(made with Shortbread Tart Shell, Tropical Compote, Orange & Passionfruit Gels, Seabreeze Mousse, Yellow Glaze, Frosty Fruit Sorbet & Saltwater Foam)
8 8 16 Safe
Irene 7 7 14 Eliminated

Episode 9 - Fruit Dessert

  • Airdate — 13 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a dessert inspired by fruit
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's flower inspired dessert named "Nancy's Garden", named after Zumbo's mum. The lower scoring contestant was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Ali Lemon Yoghurt Mousse with Pineapple Crème & Banana Ice-cream Safe (DOTD)
Brogen Watermelon & Red Berry Cake Safe
Kate Pear Green Apple & Lime Tart Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Daniel Mango, mandarin and orange Sphere
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kate Nancy'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)
8 9 17 Safe
Daniel 6 7 13 Eliminated

Episode 10 - High Tea

  • Airdate — 19 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create the most luxurious high tea, three portions of three different lavish and extravagant desserts. The top two contestants were sent to the Zumbo Test with the bottom contestant sent to the Semi-final
  • Zumbo Test — The top two had to recreate Zumbo's dessert in form of a bathtub called Golden Duckie. The higher scoring contestant was given a golden ticket, sending them straight to the Grand Final. The lower scoring contestants were sent to the Semi-final
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Ali Pistachio Cream Craquelin Safe
(Zumbo Test)
Earl Grey & Raspberry Almond Cake
Caramel & Apple Petit Gateux
Kate Pistachio & Raspberry Cake
Passionfruit & Lime Meringue Tart
Opera cake
Brogen Lavender & Honey Macarons Sent to Semi-final
Coconut Panna Cotta Tarts
Chocolate & Hazelnut Petit Gateux
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Ali Golden 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)
8 8 16 Sent to Grand Final
Kate 7 7 14 Sent to Semi-final

Episode 11 - Semi-final

  • Airdate — 20 September 2016
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a dessert that measured at least 30 cm high without any inedible structure included.
  • Zumbo Test — The dessert makers had to recreate Zumbo's eight vanilla layered cake the size of a matchbox named "V8 Vanilla Cake". The higher scoring contestant was sent to the Grand Final, the lower scoring contestant was eliminated.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Zumbo Rachel
Kate Donut Tower 9 8 17
Brogen Orange Chocolate and Espresso Caramel Entremet 7 7 14
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kate V8 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)
7 8 15 32 Sent to Grand Final
Brogen 7 7 14 28 Third

Episode 12 - Grand Finale

  • Airdate — 27 September 2016
  • Detail — Unlike former episodes, the final two took part in the Zumbo Test first and the Sweet Sensations last.
  • Final Zumbo Test — The final two contestants had to recreate Zumbo's dessert named "Sugar & Spice"
  • Final Sweet Sensations — The final two had to create a dessert inspired by their favourite fairytale. The higher scoring contestant would be announced Winner of Zumbo's Just Desserts.
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Ali Sugar & Spice
(made with Chocolate, Spiced Crunch, Honey Nougat, Brown Sugar Sponge, Pear Compote,
Burnt Butter & Pear Mousse)
9 9 18
Kate 7 8 15
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kate "Snow White"
Layered Ice-Cream Apple with Sponge Log
9 9 18 33[3] Winner
Ali "Jack And The Beanstalk"
Three Bean Entremet with Mandarin Egg Yolk
7 7 14 32[3] Runner-up

References

  1. Tripathi, Prizmi (10 January 2020). "Will There be a Zumbo's Just Desserts Season 3?". thecinemaholic. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. Knox, David (27 June 2016). "Zumbo's Just Desserts adds assistant, Gigi Falanga". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  3. Knox, David (28 September 2016). "Kate wins Zumbo's Just Desserts". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
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