Ep 13. Plane Genius

In Sweet Genius season 2 episode 13, titled "Plane Genius," four pastry chefs compete against each other in a high-stakes dessert-making competition. The challenge takes place in an airplane hangar, and the chefs must use aviation-inspired ingredients and tools to create their masterpieces.

As usual, host and resident "Sweet Genius" Ron Ben-Israel presents the competitors with three unique candy-making challenges. In the first challenge, the chefs must create a dessert inspired by photos of airplane parts, such as a propeller or a wing. They have just 30 minutes to use their creativity and skill to make a visually stunning and delicious confection.

Next, in the "Chocolates in Disguise" round, the chefs are given a collection of airplane parts made out of chocolate. They must identify each piece and use it as inspiration for a new dessert that incorporates at least two different types of chocolate.

Finally, in the "Cockpit Dessert" challenge, the remaining chefs must create a dessert that represents a vintage airplane's cockpit. They must use specialized dessert-making tools such as torches and liquid nitrogen to execute their visions.

Throughout the competition, the judges critique the chefs' desserts based on taste, presentation, and creativity. The judges regularly ask the chefs to explain their thought processes and techniques, revealing the science and art behind each confection.

In the end, only one chef is crowned the Sweet Genius and wins a $10,000 prize. But even for the other contestants, the experience of competing in such a unique and challenging environment is a rewarding opportunity to push their boundaries and refine their craft.

"Plane Genius" is a captivating and exciting episode of Sweet Genius that showcases the incredible talent and skill of pastry chefs. From aviation-inspired ingredients to complex dessert-making techniques, this episode challenges the competitors to think outside the box and create stunning desserts that both look and taste amazing. With a high-stakes competition and a captivating host and judges, this episode will leave viewers on the edge of their seats, rooting for their favorite pastry chefs to come out on top.