Host Molly Yeh challenges the five ice cream masters to create an ice cream flavor based on actor and rapper Ludacris' favorite desserts. For the chunk challenge, they're tasked with creating classic sandwich cookies from scratch and incorporating them into their ice cream. Judges Jet and Ali Tila decide which competitor heads home.
Host Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the competition with four chefs staking out customers at Fry's Marketplace in Phoenix, Ariz. One chef must go after cooking breakfast-to-go, and the parking lot heats up with something spicy. Judges Jeff Mauro and Molly Yeh decide who has the guiltiest pleasure and claims sweet victory.
Spring on the farm brings many beautiful surprises, so host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to bring the unexpected to their upside-down citrus cakes. In the main heat, judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman are impressed with the bakers' out-of-the-box thinking and unique takes on pies.
Cherry blossom festivals are an iconic celebration of spring, so host Molly Yeh asks the bakers to take the beauty of the blooms and turn them into inspired cherry blossom desserts. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman marvel at the beauty of the season and the beauty of the bakers' creations.