Pies and Tarts Week

First up, meringue pies. This week the bakers are whipping egg whites and lighting up their blowtorches to give their meringues toasted finishes, hoping their creations stand up – and out – to the judges. Next is the Technical Challenge, where Mary surprises the bakers with her recipe for Partridge in a Pear Tart. With no molds, the bakers must freeform their creations, and not everyone finds shape perfection. Finally, for their Showstopper Challenge, it's all about savory flavors with Hors D'oeuvre Tartlets. With ingredients like kimchi butter and southern grits, these bakers are going outside of the box to create delicious holiday treats.