Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 15, which aired on February 14, 2025, at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony LIV, was packed with high-stakes cooking, emotional moments, and a tough elimination. Five celebrity contestants fought for survival in the intense Black Apron Challenge, making it one of the most nail-biting episodes of the season.
Let’s dive into the full episode recap, challenge details, and elimination updates from Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 15.
Black Apron Challenge: A Dessert Showdown!
The episode started with the five unsafe contestants stepping into the MasterChef kitchen, where they were greeted by the three judges:
- Chef Vikas Khanna
- Chef Ranveer Brar
- Farah Khan
Adding to the excitement, the special guest of the day was Chef Pooja Dhingra, India’s queen of desserts. She introduced the Black Apron Challenge with a spectacular 3-foot-tall Croquembouche, a famous French wedding dessert made of choux pastry puffs stacked into a tower, drizzled with caramel, and decorated elegantly.
Challenge Rules
- The five unsafe contestants had to replicate Chef Pooja’s Croquembouche, but instead of 3 feet, they were asked to make a 1.5-foot version.
- They were given 2 hours to complete the challenge.
- Pantry was closed, meaning they could only use the pre-arranged ingredients and recipe on their stations.
- The contestant with the worst replica would be eliminated.
The Five Unsafe Contestants
The contestants competing in this elimination challenge were:
- Abhijeet Sawant
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim (Had an immunity pin)
- Kabita Singh
- Nikki Tamboli
- Rajiv Adatia
A Special Valentine’s Day Surprise!
Since the episode aired on Valentine’s Day, the atmosphere in the MasterChef kitchen became even more emotional when Shoaib Ibrahim (Dipika Kakkar’s husband) and Arbaz Patel (Nikki Tamboli’s boyfriend) made a surprise visit to support their loved ones.
This unexpected moment gave both Dipika and Nikki a much-needed morale boost before they tackled the tough dessert challenge.
Dipika Kakkar Uses Her Immunity Pin
During the cooking process, Dipika Kakkar struggled to get the perfect choux pastry for her Croquembouche. Seeing that she was falling behind, she decided to use her immunity pin, allowing her to exit the challenge and join the safe contestants on the balcony.
This decision saved her from elimination, leaving only four contestants in the battle.
Final Rankings: Who Made the Best Croquembouche?
After two intense hours, the judges tasted and evaluated each contestant’s Croquembouche based on:
- Taste
- Presentation
- Innovation
Here’s how they ranked the contestants:
🥇 1st Place – Rajiv Adatia (Best Replica)
🥈 2nd Place – Nikki Tamboli
🥉 3rd Place – Kabita Singh
❌ 4th Place – Abhijeet Sawant (Worst Replica & Eliminated)
Since Abhijeet Sawant’s Croquembouche was the least impressive, he was eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1.
Closing Remarks
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 15 was packed with drama, emotions, and intense competition. The Black Apron Challenge pushed the contestants to their limits, and in the end, Abhijeet Sawant’s journey came to an end.
Now, with fewer contestants remaining, the competition is getting even tougher. Who will rise to the challenge next? Stay tuned for the next episode!