Plot Synopsis

In each one-hour episode of DESSERT GAMES, host Duff Goldman tests the skills of a new batch of four pastry chefs as they race the aisles shopping, preparing, and plating confectionary creations in three rounds of epic baking challenges. From desserts using savory ingredients, to store-bought treat makeovers, and to the classic dessert imposters, the contestants' must use shopping shortcuts and food-hacks to rise to the top. The one that impresses a rotating panel of judges with their baking talents to cream the competition with their desserts earns a grand prize of $10,000! The series opens after Guy Fieri let his buddy Duff temporarily turn Flavortown Market into Sweet City. In the series opener, "Welcome to Sweet City," the four contestants must first make an extravagant deep-fried dessert on a budget that Guy has secretly downsized. Then, they must race against the clock to make a late night guilty pleasure in only 20 minutes. Finally, Guy gifts Duff with one of his newest games: a giant gumball machine that determines which wild ingredient must be featured in a tricked-out ice cream sandwich. Whose frozen treat will earn a guaranteed $10,000?
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On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 8pm ET/PT, Food Network premiered the season finale of DESSERT GAMES. In the season ender, "Guilty a la Mode," Duff puts four pastry chefs through the ringer with his extreme dessert games! First, chefs must carry all the ingredients for their favorite peanut butter dessert on a sheet pan. Then, they must toss oranges into fruit baskets to determine which fruit will be featured in their cobblers a la mode. Finally, the chefs play a baked-out version of bingo that will determine the sweet, tart and crunchy ingredients they must use to create their best plated cake dish. Which chef will have their cake and win $10,000 too?