Key Points
- Chef Michael ‘Miko’ Aspiras learned to make Caesar Salad dressing from scratch at the age of five, and it was in his grandmother’s and Aunty Annie’s kitchen that his love for cooking, especially baking, was nurtured.
- He became recognised as one of the most renowned pastry chefs in the Asia-Pacific region, known for reshaping the dessert landscape with his creative style.
- Chef Miko Aspiras served as the guest judge for the Season 17 finale of MasterChef Australia, where he showcased his masterpiece, the ‘Botanical Garden,’ to the contestants.
“Botanical Garden” is a signature dessert by Chef Miko Aspiras created for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
I met pastry artist Amaury Guichon briefly in Italy in 2018. I never expected he’d remember me, so being recommended by him for this role felt like a full-circle moment.Chef Miko Aspiras, Finale Guest Judge, MasterChef Australia Season 17
“Botanical Garden” is a signature dessert by Chef Miko Aspiras created for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
'Botanical Garden' Chef Miko Aspiras’ signature edible garden dessert for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
Alongside Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli, Chef Miko Aspiras appears as guest judge at the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
Being a pastry chef right now means bringing joy to people. I put my heart into everything I do, and as a trailblazer in my industry, I truly love it. If given the opportunity, I hope to bring even more happiness to people through my desserts.Chef Miko Aspiras, Finale Guest Judge, MasterChef Australia Season 17
A glittering showdown to reveal this season’s MasterChef Australia champion. Credit: MasterChef Australia
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