If you like to drink your dessert, this cocktail named after Brian Balthazar's favorite reindeer will hit the spot. The candy cane rim gives the cocktail extra minty flavor and makes for a festive presentation.
For the pre-heat, host Bobby Deen challenges the nine bakers to take seasonal hot beverages like hot chocolate and apple cider a step further by turning them into desserts. Then, in the main heat, these culinary artisans show off their decorating skills by creating a filled Bundt cake wreath.
Say "I Love You" with one of America's favorite foods-chocolate! Al's going to make truffles with a New York chocolatier, and a top French chef who has turned into a truffle maker. Al's going to learn to make a chocolate dinner, and work with hot fudge.
Geoffrey Zakarian highlights some of The Kitchen's most decadent chocolate desserts and pairs the sweets with two spins on classic cocktails, a Frosty Brandy Alexander and a Blood Orange Ramos Gin Fizz, for a balanced and fun chocolate celebration. Jeff Mauro makes his Favorite Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Malted Frosting, and Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a Chilled Fruit "Fondue" Board. Plus, Sunny Anderson whips up a decadent Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake, Katie Lee Biegel prepares Chilled "Hot Chocolate" Pudding with Marshmallow Whipped Cream, and Geoffrey keeps the chocolate party going with his kids' favorite Brownie Tart.