Ep 13. Batter Hurry Up!

In Chopped Junior season 1 episode 13 titled "Batter Hurry Up!", four talented young chefs between the ages of 9 and 13 compete in a dessert-themed challenge. The contestants are tasked with creating a unique and delicious dessert using four mystery ingredients and a variety of sweet staples found in the Chopped kitchen.

In the first round, the chefs must use bubblegum, apple cider donuts, rainbow sprinkles, and cherry jam to create a dessert that will impress the judges. The chefs waste no time putting their skills to the test, quickly getting to work on their creations. One contestant opts for a bubblegum ice cream and donut sandwich while another creates a cherry jam and sprinkle cake. The judges are impressed with the creativity of the young chefs and enjoy sampling their sweet treats.

In round two, the remaining three contestants must incorporate the surprise ingredient of corn flakes into their desserts. The chefs seem to struggle with this addition, wondering how they can make the ingredient work in their dish. One contestant makes a caramelized banana and corn flake dessert while another creates a corn flake crusted chocolate mousse. The judges are once again amazed by the creativity and skill of the young chefs.

The final round is the most intense yet, as the two remaining contestants are given the challenge of creating a dessert using a "mystery basket" of ingredients. The basket contains an assortment of unconventional sweets, including fruit gummies, licorice, and cotton candy. The two chefs must work quickly and efficiently to create a dessert masterpiece that will earn them the title of Chopped Junior champion.

Tensions run high as time begins to tick down, and the two chefs race to complete their final dishes. One creates a cotton candy and fruit gummy parfait while the other makes a layered cake with licorice accents. The judges have a tough decision to make, but in the end, only one young chef can emerge victorious and take home the grand prize.

"Batter Hurry Up!" is a thrilling and exciting episode of Chopped Junior that showcases the incredible talent of young chefs. The creativity, skill, and determination of the contestants make for an entertaining and enjoyable viewing experience that will leave viewers both impressed and inspired.