Last pick; left with the Sticky Toffee Pudding , a signature dish of judge Gordon Ramsay. Episode Highlights & Outcomes
The episode featured a "showdown" over dessert between Emily Hallock and Shanika Patterson, as well as ongoing rivalry and trash-talking between Derrick Fox and Christian Green. 'MasterChef' season 12 episode 9 recap: Who was eliminated?
Christian strategically chose the picking order, placing those he felt less threatened by earlier in the rotation. Notable selections included: [S12E9] Bake to Win
First pick; selected the Chocolate Mousse Cake .
Dara Yu was noted for her confidence and success with a complicated four-layer cake. Last pick; left with the Sticky Toffee Pudding
The contestants had to choose and replicate one of several "incredible" desserts displayed in the kitchen. The baker who came closest to a perfect replication earned an immunity pin, while those with the worst performances faced elimination.
Christian Green, who won the previous week's challenge, was safe on the balcony and given the power to decide the order in which his fellow competitors selected their desserts. The contestants had to choose and replicate one
Shelly Flash faced significant stress with her Napoleon dough texture. Tommy Walton also struggled with time constraints, nearly failing to get his tart base in the oven with only 40 minutes remaining.