Sweet Genius

2011 - 2013 TV-G 1h 00m 6.7

America's premier pastry chefs face off in this inventive food competition.

Viewers are taken on a sugary journey as four of America's premier pastry chefs compete each week in three unique elimination challenges judged by Ben-Israel himself. Each round tests their ability to create magical and inventive desserts, while being given an inspiration, surprise ingredients, and a finite amount of time. The winners from each challenge advance to the final test, with the last chef standing receiving a $10,000 cash prize.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Disco Genius

1. Disco Genius

Aired: Sep 22, 2011

A disco ball is the inspiration for the final two chefs making desserts.

Episode 2 Global Genius

2. Global Genius

Aired: Sep 25, 2011

The chefs are encouraged to think globally in the second test.

Episode 3 Candied Genius

3. Candied Genius

Aired: Sep 29, 2011

The chefs try to create frozen desserts with candied ginger and squid ink.

Episode 6 Hidden Genius

6. Hidden Genius

Aired: Oct 20, 2011

Find out who has hidden genius through masquerade masks and candy apples.

Episode 7 Dark Genius

7. Dark Genius

Aired: Oct 27, 2011

Darkness is the inspiration for the first test.

Episode 8 Fiery Genius

8. Fiery Genius

Aired: Nov 3, 2011

The chefs are burning to jump to it when they see the first ingredient!


Info about Sweet Genius

Current Status: Ended

Network: Food Network

Genres: Reality-TV