Holiday Essentials

S05 E01 • Monday, Nov 5, 2018 • Nov 5 • 42m

The pumpkin spice phenomenon hits the championship; for the pre-heat, nine bakers attempt to wow the judges with creative pumpkin spiciness; in the main heat, the bakers must combine a yule log with a classic holiday treat.

Plenty of Gratitude

S05 E02 • Monday, Nov 12, 2018 • Nov 12 • 42m

For the pre-heat, the eight bakers work in teams to make four different kinds of pies on the same sheet pan; in the main heat, the bakers embrace the stuffed feeling after the Thanksgiving meal by making stuffed cakes featuring seasonal ingredients.

Turkey Day Delights

S05 E03 • Monday, Nov 19, 2018 • Nov 19 • 42m

Seven bakers must make a dessert combining cranberry with another flavor; to combat the sleepiness that follows turkey, the main heat challenges the bakers to create a sweet treat that pairs coffee with an unusual flavor of coffee syrup.

Holiday Artistry

S05 E04 • Monday, Nov 26, 2018 • Nov 26 • 42m

The holidays are a time for artistry and decorations, so for the pre-heat, inflatable holiday decorations inspire the six bakers' cute cream puff displays; in the main heat, the bakers dazzle the judges with delicious hand-painted eggnog cakes.

Light and Inspiring

S05 E05 • Monday, Dec 3, 2018 • Dec 3 • 42m

Five bakers have to update traditional rugelach with unexpected new flavors like cardamom, grapefruit, guava paste, peanut butter or chai; the judges are craving their favorite ingredients in the form of a light and creamy tiramisu in the main heat.

New Family Classics

S05 E06 • Monday, Dec 10, 2018 • Dec 10 • 42m

In the pre-heat, bakers have to combine common pantry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, potato chips, oatmeal, red wine and olive oil in a new version of a classic holiday dessert; the bakers must use two key fruitcake components in a new dessert.

Gifts of Greatness

S05 E07 • Monday, Dec 17, 2018 • Dec 17 • 42m

Three final bakers must create a beautiful edible holiday ornament display in the pre-heat; for the final main heat, the bakers must create a cake that is decorated like a gift on the outside and reveals a surprise inside when sliced.

Homecoming Special

S05 E08 • Monday, Dec 24, 2018 • Dec 24

Christmas In July

S05 E09 • Monday, Jul 8, 2019 • Jul 8