Chopped (2009)

Episode Overview

The pastry chefs in the Chopped Kitchen are thrilled to discover that their challenge will revolve around creating candy, cake, and ice cream in an all-desserts showdown. They tackle three rounds focused on chocolate, but their excitement takes a hit when an unexpected, wriggly surprise appears in the first basket. In the second round, the chefs devise bold baking strategies that must incorporate hummus, while the final basket introduces some savory ingredients that push the remaining competitors to find the right flavor harmony or face elimination.