Ep 3. Tarts

The Great British Baking Show season 5 episode 3 is all about tarts, and the contestants are tasked with creating three different types of these delicious pastries. First up, the signature challenge requires the bakers to create six identical individual tarts of their choosing. With the pressure on, the bakers work to create unique and flavorful fillings for their tarts, while also ensuring that their pastry shells are perfectly baked.

Next, the technical challenge is to create a classic French dessert: the tarte Tatin. This upside-down caramelized apple tart requires careful attention to detail, as the bakers must not only properly caramelize their apples but also ensure that their pastry is flaky and not soggy.

Finally, the showstopper challenge asks the bakers to create a stunning tiered tart display, with at least two tiers and featuring different flavors and textures. With the clock ticking, the bakers work to construct gravity-defying structures that not only look beautiful but also taste amazing.

Throughout the episode, judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith provide feedback on each bake, critiquing the flavor, texture, and presentation of the tarts. Hosts Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding also keep things light and entertaining, offering up their signature humor and puns as the bakers work to impress the judges and avoid elimination.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise as the bakers struggle to overcome challenges like soggy pastry and undercooked fillings. However, there are also moments of triumph as certain bakers push past their limits to create stunning and mouth-watering tarts.

Ultimately, only one baker can be crowned star baker, while another is unfortunately sent home. With each episode bringing new challenges and surprises, The Great British Baking Show season 5 episode 3 is a must-watch for fans of the show and lovers of all things pastry.