Episode
MasterChef Australia: Pressure Test: Darren Purchese's Cherry Blossom
Overview
MasterChef legend Darren Purchese returns with another diabolical dessert, which will spell the end of the competition for one talented cook.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2024-05-28
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
Pressure Test: Darren Purchese's Cherry Blossom is Episode 23 in Season 16 of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2024-05-28. The runtime is 50 min.
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