Ep 10. Under Pressure

In MasterChef Junior season 6 episode 10, titled "Under Pressure," the young and talented home cooks are faced with an intense pressure test that will push them to their limits. The episode begins with the remaining contestants participating in a team challenge, where they must work together to prepare a seafood feast for a group of special guests. Despite some setbacks and tension between team members, both teams ultimately impress the judges with their delicious creations.

However, the celebration is short-lived as the contestants are immediately presented with their next challenge - a pressure test that will determine which three cooks will move on to the semi-finals. The pressure test is inspired by the famous MasterChef dishes that have caused many talented cooks to crack under pressure - the Beef Wellington and the Chocolate Molten Lava Cake.

The young cooks are given just 60 minutes to prepare a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington, complete with a side dish and a sauce. The dish, which is notoriously challenging even for professional chefs, requires precision and skill to get just right. The contestants must balance the cooking time of the beef, the puff pastry, and the mushroom duxelles, while also deciding on the perfect combination of side dish and sauce to complement the complex flavors of the Wellington.

As the clock counts down, tensions rise as the young chefs struggle to keep up with the demands of the challenge. Some contestants make bold decisions, adding unexpected flavors and ingredients to their dishes, while others play it safe with classic pairings.

Once time is up, the judges taste each dish and make their final decisions. The young chefs are praised for their creativity and technique, but ultimately, only the three best dishes will earn a spot in the semi-finals. The eliminated contestants leave the MasterChef Junior kitchen with their heads held high, proud of how much they have learned and accomplished throughout the competition.

Overall, MasterChef Junior season 6 episode 10 "Under Pressure" is an intense and exciting episode that showcases the incredible talent and determination of these young home cooks. As the competition continues, the remaining contestants will be pushed to their limits, but they will also continue to learn and grow under the guidance of the MasterChef judges.