BENDIGO dessert maker Daniel Treacy will feature on Channel Seven’s new show Zumbo’s Just Desserts.
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The show pitches 12 contestants against each other as famed dessert creator Adriano Zumbo sets them a series of sugar-based challenges.
Mr Treacy is a recruitment officer by day, a security guard by night and in his spare time combines science with sugar while whipping up some creative desserts.
At 25 years old , Mr Treacy only began creating desserts about 18 months ago.
“I have been playing around for about a year and half and have spent a lot of time researching the theory of it,” he said.
“There’s been very little time put into the practical sense of it. I more enjoy studying up on all things food, especially desserts and I wouldn't be interested in them if if wasn't for Adriano Zumbo.”
The first thing Mr Treacy worked to master was macarons. He said it took him a number of attempts to get right.
“It was a Zumbo packet mix and I failed six to eight times,” he said.
“I don't like failing, so I went back to the theory and research and reverse engineered to see where I went wrong.”
Mr Treacy prides himself of finding the most creative, boundary-pushing desserts.
“I’m interested in the French-style patisserie with a bit of avant-garde in it,” he said.
“I am not big fan eating my own desserts. I love eating stuff that is pushing boundaries.
“You won’t see me at a cafe for a basic slice, not that they're bad but they aren’t enticing enough for me to give it a go. I tend to drive to Melbourne once a week to test out desserts and find new crazes.”
Not matter how long his time on Zumbo’s Just Desserts last, Mr Treacy has had a taste of the chef life and wants more.
“I definitely want a career out of this, there is no use wasting the opportunity,” he said.
“This might be flash in pan but I’m definitely looking to see what I can do.”
Zumbo’s Just Desserts will screen on Channel Seven after the Olympics.