''Top Chef: Just Desserts'' is an American

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show, spun off from ''

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''. It premiered on the cable television network

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on September 15, 2010. ''Top Chef: Just Desserts'' features pastry chefs competing in a series of culinary challenges, focusing on pastries and desserts. The show is produced by Magical Elves Productions, the same company that created ''Top Chef'' and ''

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'', and distributed by Bravo and Tiger Aspect USA. It is hosted by

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, with head judge Johnny Iuzzini, head pastry chef at

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. Other judges include

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, owner of restaurant

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and a

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finalist, and Dannielle Kyrillos, "an entertaining expert and

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of DailyCandy".

Format

In every episode of ''Top Chef: Just Desserts'', there are two challenges: a Quickfire Challenge and an Elimination Challenge. The Quickfire Challenge is a short challenge that tests each contestant's fundamental skills. The Elimination Challenge is usually more difficult and tests the chefs' creativity and adaptability in using specific ingredients or fulfilling a certain client's needs.

Seasons

Season 1

This was the first season of the spin-off show for ''

''. The series premiered on September 15 and concluded on November 17, 2010. The winner of season one was Yigit Pura.

Season 2

A second season was announced on February 3, 2011. The show premiered on August 24, 2011. The second season had 10 episodes and the finale aired on October 26, 2011. Chris Hanmer was declared the winner.

References

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