Crime Scene Kitchen, Episode 3 Review: Just Desserts
Week three of the new hit TV baking show called Crime Scene Kitchen has come and gone and we are looking back at what we witnessed. There is certainly no other show like it: it’s got elements of being a detective and delicious desserts. So with all of that being said, let’s dive right into the thick of it all!
If you enjoy Crime Scene Kitchen, then be sure to tune in each week, starting at 8 pm EST, where we will see some mysterious treats being made by some of America’s best bakers!
Are you ready? Let’s go!
Crime Scene Kitchen combines mystery and baking! Let’s see what’s in store!
In case you missed week one, here’s the premise of the show: each week there are two challenges. In both challenges, before the baking actually begins, each team has a chance to ‘investigate’ the kitchen. There are dirty dishes, used utensils, things in the fridge, and definitely some things to fool you (a few this week) and throw you off guard just a bit.
The winners of the first challenge will get one extra clue in the second challenge – huge advantage!
For week three, we were back with the episode one teams! We surely did miss them, right?!
In the third episode of Crime Scene Kitchen, the first challenge had the following clues:
- Used lemons in the trash can
- Tart pans
- Cheaux dough in a mixing bowl
- Egg yolks in the sink
- Lemon zester in the sink
- Candy thermometer on the counter
- Piping bag
- Parchment paper with some 4-inch lines (possibly a guide)
- Dishes in the dishwasher
- Star tip
- Torch
- Bread flour (to help suggest a cheaux dough was made)
Stop! Before you read ahead, what do you think this mystery dessert could be?
Here’s what each team made, based off of the clues that each team saw in the Crime Scene Kitchen:
- Jay & Thuy-Linh: Lemon Meringue Tart
- Luis & Natalie: Lemon Meringue Eclairs
- Amanda & Erynn: Lemon Curd Meringue Tart
- Caroline & Carolyn: Lemon Cur Tart
- Thomas & Cathy: Lemon Meringue Eclairs
MYSTERY DESSERT: Lemon Meringue Eclairs
WINNING TEAM: Luis & Natalie
The second challenge in Crime Scene Kitchen is called the Main Event – the Showpiece Round. Whoever comes in last place this round will unfortunately be eliminated and go home.
In the second Main Event/Showpiece Round challenge, here were the following clues:
- Whipped cream on a whisk
- Broken egg shells in the sink
- Some sort of red berry filling
- Gelatin
- Cake pan (used)
- Marzipan
- Pastry cream on the counter
- Royal icing in a (piping) bag
- Some sort of snail-like or cat-like pattern on parchment paper
- Unused strawberries
- Opened raspberries
- Rolling pin
BONUS CLUE: Green Food Coloring on a Toothpick
Stop! Before you read ahead, what do you think this mystery dessert could be?
Here’s what each team made, based off of the clues that each team saw in the Crime Scene Kitchen:
- Jay & Thuy-Linh: Princess Torte
- Amanda & Erynn: Princess Torte
- Thomas & Cathy: Princess Torte
- Luis & Natalie: Princess Torte
- Caroline & Carolyn: Victoria Sponge Cake
MYSTERY DESSERT: Princess Torte (with filling(s) and cream)
WINNING TEAM: Luis & Natalie (The Top Dessert Detectives)
ELIMINATED TEAM: Caroline & Carolyn (only odd ones out….so sad)
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What are your thoughts on episode two of Crime Scene Kitchen? Also: what’s your favorite type of pie? Are you a fruity pie type of person? Chocolate? Pumpkin? Nuts? My personal favorite type of pie is Blueberry Pie! Let us know down below!