In Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4 that aired on April 3, Corwin's bold tastes and contagious confidence paid off, as he emerged from the Quickfire Challenge with a $10,000 win. This week's challenge was a notoriously difficult culinary tightrope, forcing the chefs to think outside the box: to create a savory dessert. Many struggled to strike a balance, but Corwin embraced the chaos and prepared a dish that amazed the judges.
His plate was notable not only for its inventiveness but also for its harmony in flavor, which prevented it from veering too far in any direction. The judges lauded Corwin for his daring use of taste, with guest judge Michael Cera being especially delighted by the dish's uniqueness.
After his win, Corwin immediately shared his excitement,
"Woo! Pay some bills now. Your boy. $10,000 richer."
Fans responded favorably to his calm yet amusing demeanor, proving that talent-supported confidence can make all the difference in a high-pressure kitchen.
Corwin wins Quickfire Quick Cash in Top Chef Season 22 Episode 4
In Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4, Corwin's confidence and ingenuity won him the coveted $10,000 Quickfire Quick Cash prize. The stakes were high, with a significant amount of pressure on the contestants to produce something remarkable in a short period of time.
This week's Quickfire challenge pushed the chefs to step outside of their comfort zones by asking them to prepare a savory dessert—something that might seem contradictory but could be pulled off with the right skills. Corwin took the challenge and served French toast with a savory makeover, impressing the judges with the surprising umami undertones. He won because of his dish's boldness, execution, and refreshing originality, all of which were praised.
After the judges tasted all the dishes, they decided to declare Corwin the winner of this week's Quickfire Quick Cash challenge. Reflecting on his victory, he added:
"It's going to go to paying bill, so don't ask me for $5. Don't ask me for nothing. But I got a win, more importantly. I think I put the rest of the chefs on notice that Corwin's heating up, and I got a hot hand at the dice game."
However, during the elimination challenge, Corwin's momentum faltered. His dish failed to please the judges this time, despite his previous victory. The change in feedback came as a humbling reminder of the competition's unpredictability and that even the most talented chefs like Corwin must continue to push themselves in order to stay in the game.
Catch the latest episodes of Top Chef Season 22 every Thursday on Bravo.

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