Ep 24. Wales Desserts

In Great British Menu season 5 episode 24, the focus is solely on desserts in the Wales region. The three chefs that compete in this episode are Phil Howard, Chris Horridge, and Richard Davies. Each chef has a different approach to their dessert creations, but they all have one goal in common - to impress the judges and earn a spot in the finals.

Phil Howard is known for his sophisticated and refined approach to cooking, and it shows in his dessert. He creates a dish called "Bitter Chocolate Tart with Apricot and Szechuan Pepper Sorbet". The tart is made with a rich, dark chocolate filling and topped with a layer of apricot compote. The Szechuan pepper sorbet adds a unique twist, as it provides a subtle, spicy kick to the dish. Phil's dessert is beautifully presented, with a delicate chocolate garnish on top.

Chris Horridge focuses on using fresh, local ingredients in his dessert. He creates a dish called "Strawberry and Goats Yogurt". The dessert features a light and fluffy goat's yogurt mousse, topped with a fresh strawberry syrup and garnished with strawberry compote and a crisp meringue crumb. Chris's dessert is simple but elegant, showcasing the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Richard Davies takes a more classic approach to his dessert, creating a dish that is sure to please any sweet tooth. He creates a "Rhubarb Crumble Tart with Ginger Custard". The tart is filled with a sweet and tangy rhubarb compote and topped with a crunchy crumble topping. The ginger custard adds a warm and spicy element to the dish, tying all the flavors together perfectly.

The judges are impressed with all of the desserts, commenting on the creativity and skill shown by each chef. They note the unique twist that Phil's Szechuan pepper sorbet adds to his dish, as well as the fresh, clean flavors of Chris's goat's yogurt mousse. Richard's classic Rhubarb Crumble Tart receives praise for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

After much discussion and deliberation, the judges ultimately pick one chef to move on to the finals. The decision is a difficult one, as all of the desserts were executed perfectly. In the end, the judges choose the dessert that best showcases the essence of Wales - fresh, locally sourced ingredients and classic flavors with a modern twist.

Overall, this episode of Great British Menu showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the chefs in Wales. Viewers will be left craving a taste of each of these delicious desserts, and eagerly anticipating the finale of the competition.