Elihav Sasson Wins MasterChef Finale After Fifteen Years

Elihav Sasson has finally claimed victory in the grand finale of MasterChef, fifteen years after his first appearance in the cooking competition. Throughout the full season, Sasson proved to be one of the strongest contestants, ultimately triumphing over Haim Cohen in second place and Gal Kaspers in third place.

A Culinary Journey Rooted in Childhood Memories

For the final showdown, contestants were tasked with taking the judges on a profound culinary journey. Sasson chose to weave his personal history, childhood memories, and family photos into his dishes. For the first course, he prepared smoked artichoke hearts served over a vibrant yellow tomato and blood orange gazpacho, accompanied by a delicate white almond schug.

You make everyone dizzy; in every corner of the plate you taste a different and unique experience, praised Chef Eyal Shani, while Michal Ansky added that the flavor combinations struck a deep emotional chord.

The Path to Perfection

Moving to the main course, Sasson presented a sea bass koukleh wrapped in a zucchini flower, swimming in a rich bouillabaisse sauce. Chef Avi Biton declared it utterly irresistible, while Chef Yuval Ben Neriah simply summarized the dish as nothing less than flawless. After evaluating the first two courses, Sasson and Haim Cohen advanced to the decisive dessert round.

Sasson stunned the panel with his innovative ma'amoul ice cream sandwich, earning another perfect score. Chef Ben Neriah praised it as one of the finest desserts he had ever tasted in his life, noting its brilliant execution. Gal Kaspers finished the competition in a respectable third place, parting ways with a warm smile and reflecting proudly on her remarkable culinary journey.