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Synopsis

Follows 16 pastry chefs tested on their core techniques, from laminated dough and pâte à choux to chocolate work and sugar artistry. Only one pastry chef will be named the Ultimate Baking Champion and win the $50,000 grand prize.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Improvisation & Personal InspirationNow viewing2026-03-091h 24mHost Jesse Palmer welcomes 16 of America's top pastry chefs to the most intense baking competition ever.
2. Modern Masterpieces2026-03-161h 3mIn the skills challenge, host Jesse Palmer asks the 10 remaining chefs to reinvent a classic, recognizable dessert, such as strawberry shortcake or s'mores by giving it a modern, science-driven twist.
3. Pastry Cream Classics2026-03-2342mIn this single-challenge episode, host Jesse Palmer asks the nine chefs to face off in a decadent dessert showdown that tests their mastery of pastry cream.
4. The Pastry Shop2026-03-3042m8.5Host Jesse Palmer divides the eight remaining chefs into teams to craft exquisite laminated dough pastries worthy of display in a world-class patisserie case.
5. Innovation2026-04-0642m8.5The seven remaining chefs must choose from a carousel of grab-and-go snacks, like cream-filled mini cakes, cheese crackers, honey buns, and peanut butter pretzels, to inspire their next creation.
6. Mastery of Chocolate2026-04-1342mThe chefs have only one challenge to demonstrate their mastery of one of the most essential and temperamental mediums in pastry: chocolate.
7. Mastery of Sugar2026-04-2042mHost Jesse Palmer assigns each chef one of five elements -- earth, air, fire, water, or space. The competitors have three hours to design an extraordinary large-format dessert with a decorative sugar element and execute their creations, blending imagination with technical mastery.
8. The Deep Freeze2026-04-2742mIn this semi-final episode, the remaining four chefs face the chilling master challenge first to create a "frozen world" cake.
9. Drop the Mic2026-05-0442m8.5Host Jesse Palmer challenges the final three chefs to create a spectacular dessert display that showcases their overall skills. Each chef must deliver a theatrical experience that is inspired by one of three vibrant themes: Carnival, Las Vegas, or Rock Concert After-Party. Judges Duff Goldman, Shinmin Li, Jacques Torres, and Sherry Yard decide which chef will win $50,000 and be crowned the Ultimate Baking Champion.

Cast

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Jesse Palmer
Host
Duff Goldman
Head Judge

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Is The Ultimate Baking Championship available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Ultimate Baking Championship have?

The Ultimate Baking Championship has 1 season and 9 episodes.

When did The Ultimate Baking Championship first air?

The Ultimate Baking Championship first aired in 2026.

Is The Ultimate Baking Championship still running?

Yes, The Ultimate Baking Championship is an ongoing series.

What genre is The Ultimate Baking Championship?

The Ultimate Baking Championship is classified as Reality.