Spring Bake: Die Frühlingsbäckerei

The competition kicks off as the 10 bakers celebrate the bountiful fruits and bright colors of the season by making fruity, tie-dye mini cheesecakes.[Food Network]

Spring abounds with gardens and flowers, so for this pre-heat, the nine bakers must create cupcake flower arrangements and amp up the flower power with flower essences. [Food Network]

In the pre-heat, the eight bakers work in teams to create springtime mini pies perfect for an outdoor gathering. [Food Network]

Eggs represent spring and new beginnings better than anything else, and because eclairs use a lot of eggs, the seven bakers take on springtime eclairs in this pre-heat challenge.[Food Network]

Tiny desserts are a big trend, especially in the Spring Baking Championship's Berry Tiny Bake Shop.[Food Network]

What makes desserts sweet? Usually it's sugar, but in the desert, it's agave. [Food Network]

Which fruit comes into season in the spring but is often overlooked in baking? The avocado! In the pre-heat, the four bakers must pair avocado with chocolate, lime, orange or ginger in a dessert.[Food Network]

The three remaining bakers must use ugly ingredients to make the most beautiful dessert in the pre-heat.[Food Network]