Ep 9. Genie Genius

In this episode of Sweet Genius, titled "Genie Genius," four talented pastry chefs compete in three rounds of challenges to prove themselves as the ultimate dessert genius. The first challenge is a "genie's bottle" task where the chefs must create a dessert inspired by an Arabian Nights-themed bottle. The judges are looking for innovative and flavorful desserts that stay true to the inspiration while also showcasing the chef's unique style.

For the second challenge, the chefs must incorporate a surprise ingredient - salt - into their desserts. With only 25 minutes on the clock, the chefs must balance the flavors of the dessert with the salty element, creating a dish that's both satisfying and unexpected. As the clock ticks down, the chefs must push themselves to make the perfect dessert that showcases their unique creativity and flavor combinations.

In the final round, the remaining chefs must create a "genie's palace" inspired dessert that's fit for a king or queen. The judges are looking for complex flavors, textures, and visual appeal in each dessert, making this challenge the most difficult of them all. With only 45 minutes on the clock, the chefs must work quickly and creatively to put together a dessert that's worthy of the grand prize - the title of Sweet Genius.

Throughout the episode, Chef Ron Ben-Israel judges each round, offering his expert advice and critiques to the competitors. With over 20 years of experience in the industry and a reputation as one of the world's best pastry chefs, Chef Ben-Israel offers valuable feedback that helps to guide the chefs towards success. But as the competition heats up, tensions rise, and the chefs must push themselves to the limit to create desserts that are not just delicious but memorable and unique.

In the end, only one chef can be crowned the winner of "Genie Genius," taking home the Sweet Genius title and the admiration of their peers. With $10,000 on the line, the stakes are high, and the competitors must bring their A-game to every round. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out in this exciting and delicious episode of Sweet Genius.