Crime Scene Kitchen, Episode 4 Review: Decisions, Decisions
Week four 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 four, we’re back with the second round of bakers, so let’s get started!
In the fourth episode of Crime Scene Kitchen, the first challenge had the following clues:
- Empty sour cream container in the trash can
- Empty cream cheese wrapper in the trash can
- Parchment paper with greasy circle shape on it, indicating something was baked directly on
- Variety of fruits on the counter
- Fruit peeler (indicating that the mango is the only fruit to be peeled/used here)
- Cutting board
- Potluck Guest List
- Coffee Cup with Jenna’s name on it (match it up with the Guest List for a fully solved clue)
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:
- Lorie & Jason: Mango Tart
- Donte & Cory: Cream Cheese-Filled Galette
- Shania & Hope: Mango Tart
- Rebecca & Jean: Coffee Cake
- Leslie & Emma: Mango Tart
MYSTERY DESSERT: Mango Cheesecake
WINNING TEAM: Nobody
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:
- A napkin with “Cook until you reach an Amber color” written on the top of it
- Chopped/broken up hazelnuts on the counter
- Bowl with some sort of filling on the spoon for tasting
- Egg whites in the fridge (maybe not used)
- (Broken) egg shells in the sink
- Fillings on a spatula in the sink
- Used carton of heavy cream
- Two pastry bags and two piping tips
- Fork with some dried caramel sauce on the tip/prong(s) of it, indicating spun sugar decor
- Cheaux dough remnants left on a wooden spoon in the kitchen
- Empty butter wrapper on the counter
- Little cardbboard tray, indicating some sort of stand
- Ruler marked to 14 inches, possibly indicating the height or length on this dessert
BONUS CLUE: N/A
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:
- Leslie & Emma: Croquembouche
- Rebecca & Jean: Hazelnut Dacquoise
- Shania & Hope: Croquembouche
- Donte & Cory: Croquembouche
- Lorie & Jason: Corquembouche
MYSTERY DESSERT: Croquembouche
WINNING TEAM: Shania & Hope
ELIMINATED TEAM: Rebecca & Jean
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What are your thoughts on episode four of Crime Scene Kitchen? Also: what’s your favorite type cake? Chocolate, vanilla, carrot? Let us know down below so we can chat AND bake them ALL!