Top Chef ™

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Dairy-Forward

The chefs had 45 minutes to produce dairy-forward desserts. The winner received US$7,500. The guest judge was chef/founder Christina Tosi. Following Episode 5 of Last Chance Kitchen, Kaleena rejoined the competition and Soo was introduced as a new competitor.

What the Top Chef ™ Chefs prepared

Danny

Cream Puff with Black Sesame Pastry Cream

Soo

PB&J - Brioche Puree, Brioche Shards, Peanut Brittle and Pasilla Pepper-Blueberry Jam

Rasika

Shrikhand with Saffron

Manny

Fried Churro with Orange Blossom & Lemon Whipped Cream & Strawberry Compote

Kaleena

Salted Caramel & Rum Custard, Rum Caramel, Mascarpone and Crème Fraiche Whip

Amanda

Cheddar Biscuit Shortcake with Banana Pastry Cream & Vanilla Chantilly

Laura

Chocolate Muhallebi, Espresso Whipped Cream, Butter Crumble and Caramel

Dan

Dark Chocolate Pudding, Macerated Plums, Basil and Fried Baguette

Kevin

Shortbread Cookie, Strawberry and Basil Jam, Cream Cheese Vanilla Chantilly & Butter Tuile

Savannah

Floating Island - Crème Anglaise with Meringue, Apple and Cranberry Vinegar

Michelle

Corn Cake with Mascarpone Cheese, Basil Cream & Lemon Zest

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Rated Best dishes

Cheddar Biscuit Shortcake with Banana Pastry Cream & Vanilla Chantilly

Amanda

Christina Tosi: "Amanda. The cheddar biscuit. You brought dairy in a variety of different approaches, and that cheddar was this perfect salt balance you needed."

Corn Cake with Mascarpone Cheese, Basil Cream & Lemon Zest