Emelia Jackson

Emelia Jackson
Born (1989-11-13) 13 November 1989
Melbourne, Australia
EducationBachelor of Psychology & Management
Alma materMonash University
Occupation(s)Marketing co-ordinator, pastrycook
Years active2014–present
Known forWinner of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win
TelevisionMasterChef Australia (2014, 2020), Dessert Masters (2024)
PredecessorLarissa Takchi
SuccessorJustin Narayan
PartnerCraig Gersbach
Children2
Websiteemeliajackson.com

Emelia Jackson (born 13 November 1989) is an Australian pastry chef, television personality, marketing co-ordinator and cookbook author who gained recognition through her appearances on MasterChef Australia. She first competed in the show's sixth season in 2014, finishing in third place. In 2020, she returned for the twelfth season, MasterChef Australia: Back to Win, and emerged as the winner. In 2024, she was the runner-up on the second season of Dessert Masters. Jackson has authored two cookbooks: First, Cream the Butter and Sugar (2022) and Some of My Best Friends Are Cookies (2024), both focused on her signature style of accessible, refined desserts.