Follows 16 pastry chefs tested on their core techniques, from laminated dough and pâte à choux to chocolate work and sugar artistry. Only one pastry chef will be named the Ultimate Baking Champion and win the $50,000 grand prize.
TV series
The Ultimate Baking Championship
8/ 10· 120261 season · 9 episodes
Reality
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 9 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
Improvisation & Personal Inspiration
Mar 9, 202684 min
Host Jesse Palmer welcomes 16 of America's top pastry chefs to the most intense baking competition ever.
- 2S1 E2
Modern Masterpieces
Mar 16, 202663 min
In the skills challenge, host Jesse Palmer asks the 10 remaining chefs to reinvent a classic, recognizable dessert, such as strawberry shortcake or s'mores by giving it a modern, science-driven twist.
- 3S1 E3
Pastry Cream Classics
Mar 23, 202642 min
In this single-challenge episode, host Jesse Palmer asks the nine chefs to face off in a decadent dessert showdown that tests their mastery of pastry cream.
- 4S1 E4
The Pastry Shop
Mar 30, 202642 min
Host Jesse Palmer divides the eight remaining chefs into teams to craft exquisite laminated dough pastries worthy of display in a world-class patisserie case.
- 5S1 E5
Innovation
Apr 6, 202642 min
The seven remaining chefs must choose from a carousel of grab-and-go snacks, like cream-filled mini cakes, cheese crackers, honey buns, and peanut butter pretzels, to inspire their next creation.
- 6S1 E6
Mastery of Chocolate
Apr 13, 202642 min
The chefs have only one challenge to demonstrate their mastery of one of the most essential and temperamental mediums in pastry: chocolate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Ultimate Baking Championship?
- The Ultimate Baking Championship is streaming on HBO Max, Discovery +, Food Network. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Ultimate Baking Championship are there?
- The Ultimate Baking Championship has 1 season and 9 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of The Ultimate Baking Championship?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Ultimate Baking Championship. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on May 4, 2026.
- Who stars in The Ultimate Baking Championship?
- The Ultimate Baking Championship stars Jesse Palmer, Duff Goldman.
