Zumbo's Just Desserts season 2

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".

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

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

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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

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Name Age Job Status
Catherine 19 Student Winner (Episode 10)
Simon 36 Concreter Second (Episode 10)
Jeff 50 Competitive Dad Eliminated (Episode 9)
Kylie 45 Sugarcane Farmer Eliminated (Episode 7)
Rachel 32 Playgroup Leader Eliminated (Episode 6)
Kristie 35 Cake Pop Decorator Eliminated (Episode 5)
Zak 39 Account Manager Eliminated (Episode 4)
Megan 32 Perfectionist Mum Eliminated (Episode 3)
Pearly 29 Flight Attendant Eliminated (Episode 2)
Kimberley 45 Office Worker Eliminated (Episode 1)

Contestant progress

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Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
Catherine DOTD
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(14)
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
GT
(18)
DNP
(Safe)
Winner
(33)
Simon HIGH
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
DOTD
(18)
(Safe)
ZT
(17)
SS
(SF)
SS/ZT
(31)
' Runner Up (32)
Jeff LOW
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
LOW
(13)
(Safe)
ZT
(15)
ZT
(17)
SS/ZT
(30)
Eliminated(Episode 9)
Kylie SS
(Safe)
DOTD
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(SS:11)
(ZT:16)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 7)
Rachel SS
(Safe)
HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(16)
SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(SS:9)
(ZT:15)
Eliminated (Episode 6)
Kristie ZT
(16)
SS
(Safe)
SS
(Safe)
ZT
(12)
ZT
(13)
Eliminated (Episode 5)
Zak SS
(Safe)
ZT
(13)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 4)
Megan SS
(Safe)
LOW
(Safe)
ZT
(14)
Eliminated (Episode 3)
Pearly HIGH
(Safe)
ZT
(10)
Eliminated (Episode 2)
Kimberley ZT
(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

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Episode 1 – Make Some Magic!

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  • Airdate — 17 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create a dessert that has a secret inside.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two contestants had to recreate Zumbo's cake "I'm Not Lion".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Catherine Orange Mousse Cake with Lemon Curd & Almond Ice Cream Safe (DOTD)
Simon Chocolate Dome with Raspberry Macaron & Nutty Crumble Safe
Pearly Strawberry Crèmeux with Sponge & Red Mirror Glaze
Kylie Lemon Curd with Coconut Biscuit and Strawberry Sauce
Megan Honeycomb & Praline Semifreddo with Chocolate Gâteaux
Rachel White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Cream & Mojito Pearls
Zak Raspberry & Rosewater Mousse with Ruby Chocolate
Jeff Coconut Mousse with Aniseed Sorbet
Kristie Coconut Panna Cotta with Lime Curd & White Chocolate Glaze Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Kimberley Chocolate Orange Mousse with Almond Biscuit & Chocolate Flower
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kristie Zumbo'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)
8 8 16 Safe
Kimberley 5 6 11 Eliminated

Episode 2 – The Terrifying Tower

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  • Airdate — 18 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create a dessert tower at least half a meter high.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate the Zumbo's "Lucky 13".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Kylie Tropical Layer Cake with Pineapple Flowers Safe (DOTD)
Catherine Berry & Caramel Macaron Profiterole Tower 'Safe
Rachel Choux Bun Mermaid Tower with Lemon Madeleines
Jeff Éclair & Profiterole Tower with Nougatine
Kristie Chocolate & Caramel Cake Pop Tower
Simon Éclair Tower with Layered Mocha Cake
Megan Coconut & Pineapple Palm with Rice Paper Leaves
Zak White Chocolate Choux Tower with Greek Yoghurt Cake Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Pearly Lemonade Cake with Raspberry Buttercream, Confetti Blondie & Musk
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Zak Zumbo's Lucky 13
(Layered with Confetti Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Cherry Jam & Marshmallow Buttercream
& Thirteen Different-colored Tempered Chocolate Rings)
6 7 13 Safe
Pearly 5 5 10 Eliminated

Episode 3 – Sundae Dream

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  • Airdate — 19 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to create an original-refined version of a sundae.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's "Lazy Sundae".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Catherine Matcha & Yuzu Sundae Safe (DOTD)
Simon Strawberry & Rhubarb Sundae Safe
Jeff Pink Vanilla & Hazelnut Sundae
Kristie Raspberry & Turkish Delight Sundae
Kylie Churro Cherry Chocolate Sundae
Zak Halva Pistachio & Orange Sundae
Rachel Chocolate Brownie & Banana Sundae Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Megan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Rachel Zumbo'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)
8 8 16 Safe
Megan 7 7 14 Eliminated

Episode 4 – Out of This World

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  • Airdate — 20 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — Each Dessert Maker had to create a space themed dessert.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's cake "Planet Zumbo".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Simon "UF-Fro" Coconut Mousse with Mango Chilli Jelly & Coriander Sorbet Safe (DOTD)
Kylie "Planet Saturn" Chocolate Caramel Mousse Stack with Brownie, Brittle & Banana Safe
Jeff White Chocolate Planet with Mousse & Raspberry Rose Jelly
Rachel "Lunar Landscape" Black Sesame Cheesecake with Marshmallow & Beetroot Sponge
Catherine White Chocolate Egg with Pistachio Mousse & Passion Fruit Curd
Kristie "The Milky Way" Maple Popcorn Shot, Blueberry Brownie with Blueberry Caviar Bottom Two
(Zumbo Test)
Zak "Alien Brain" with Jelly Worms & Coconut Dacquoise
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kristie Zumbo'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)
6 6 12 Safe
Zak 5 5 10 Eliminated

Episode 5 – An Enchanted Party

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  • Airdate — 24 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The Dessert Makers had to make an enchanted kid's party cake.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's "Fruitina".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Simon "Castle Cake on Top of The Beanstalk" Orange & Almond Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting with Pop Rocks and White Chocolate Safe (DOTD)
Catherine "Fantasy Tree Stump" Chocolate Sponge, Strawberry Mousse & Hazelnut Ganache Safe
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 Ganache Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Kristie "The Chocolate Room" Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Buttercream & Passion Fruit Curd
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Jeff Zumbo'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)
7 7 14 Safe
Kristie 6 7 13 Eliminated

Episode 6 – Suspended in Time

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  • Airdate — 25 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a dessert that looks like a moment in time. As a plot twist, the baker who finished at first his/her dessert can push the golden button, which gives 2 extra points for this stage. Jeff pushed the golden button.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom two had to recreate Zumbo's cake "About Time".


Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Simon "The Splash" Chocolate Mandarin Tart, Mint Mousse Ball & Mint Basil Ice Cream Safe (DOTD)
Catherine "Spilt Coconut" Coconut Mousse with Pineapple Compote & Passion Fruit Jelly Safe
Jeff "Frozen Cube" with Mango Passion Fruit Egg
Kylie "Man on the Moon Pear Cream Tart with Coffee and White Chocolate Mousse & Pear Jelly Bottom Two (Zumbo Test)
Rachel "The Outback" Lemon Myrtle Panna Cotta, Wattleseed Shortbread & Bush Honey Meringues
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Kylie Zumbo'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)
8 8 16 Safe
Rachel 7 8 15 Eliminated

Episode 7 – Fright Night

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  • Airdate — 26 November 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a horror inspired dessert.
  • Zumbo Test — The bottom three had to recreate Zumbo's "Eyes on the Mummy".
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Catherine "The Poison Apple" Almond Sponge with Caramel Cream, Apple Compote and Granny Smith Mousse Safe (DOTD)
Simon "The Skull" Red Velvet Cake with Cookie Cream Cheese Icing & Red Fudge Sauce Bottom 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
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Simon Zumbo'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)
8 9 17 Safe
Jeff 7 8 15 Safe
Kylie 7 7 14 Eliminated

Episode 8 – Smoke and Mirrors

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  • Airdate — 4 December 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a reflective mirror-like dessert. As a plot twist, just the top two qualified for the Zumbo Test.
  • Zumbo Test — The top two had to recreate Zumbo's "Time for a Grilling". The winner of this stage received the Golden Ticket to the Grand Final.
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Result
Jeff Mirrored Honey Cake with Smoked Cinnamon Yoghurt Sorbet & Fresh Figs Pass 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 Ganache Sent to the Semi-Final


Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Catherine Zumbo'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)
9 9 18 Safe (Golden Ticket)
Jeff 9 8 17 Sent to the Semi-Final

Episode 9 – Secret Garden

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  • Airdate — 5 December 2019
  • Sweet Sensations — The dessert makers had to create a dessert that's inspired by a botanical garden.
  • Zumbo Test — The dessert makers had to recreate Zumbo's "Vertical Garden". 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
Simon "Manava's Garden" Raspberry Pistachio Opera Cake with Honey Pistachio Ice Cream & Chocolate Tuile 8 9 17
Jeff "The Forest Floor" Peach Mousse, Blackberry Jelly, Peach Tarte Tatin & Rosemary Ice Cream 7 7 14
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Simon Zumbo'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)
7 7 14 31 Grand Final
Jeff 8 8 16 30 Third

Episode 10 – Bring on the Bling

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  • Airdate — 5 December 2019
  • 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 "The Sweet Smell of Success".
  • Final Sweet Sensations — The final two had to create a dessert with a sense of luxury and bling.
Zumbo Test details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Zumbo Rachel
Simon Zumbo'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)
8 8 16
Catherine 7 7 14
Sweet Sensations details
Contestant Dessert Scores
(out of 10)
Total
(out of 20)
Total Score
(out of 40)
Result
Zumbo Rachel
Catherine "Ruby Rings"
Plum & Pear Biscuit Rings with Rhubarb Cream & Salted Caramel Ice Cream
9 10 19 33[1] Winner
Simon "Black Pearl"
Chocolate, Hazelnut, & Caramel Mousse on a Banana & Passion Fruit Crèmeux
8 8 16 32[1] Runner-up

References

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  1. ^ a b "Who Wins 'Zumbo's Just Desserts' Season 2? Details on the Finale". The Juicy Report. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2020.