About Us

Hi, I’m Heather. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, I founded HHDesserts in Atlanta, where I created wedding cakes, chocolates and pastries. I’ve been privileged to win over 20 gold medals in national and international competitions and have appeared on the Food Network, Cooking Channel and as a "cheftestant" on Top Chef: Just Desserts on Bravo. While all of these experiences were invaluable to me, it was as a child in my mother’s kitchen that I first fell in love with pie- making.

More than just mom’s apple pie

My mother and I made pies in the summer using fresh strawberries and peaches from our local farmer’s market. I loved eating and baking based on the seasons. My mother was a prolific cook and a lover of different cuisines. She showed me the understanding of where food came from and appreciating the moments spent together cooking and baking.

A soulful taste of home

After moving abroad in 2018, homesickness reared its head. I discovered the remedy: making and eating pie! It’s so nostalgic and comforting. That process of creating and baking is very tactile, fulfilling and soulful. To be able to feed people and bring them joy—for a chef, there’s nothing more powerful.

From Atlanta to Amsterdam

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Hoi, ik ben William. A former pastry chef at the Michelin star Restaurant Chapeau and Duin and Kruidberg Country Estate, I’m a Dutchie through and through. But I fell in love with American flavors while working for Dobla USA. While enjoying lots of success with my creations in the Netherlands, (check out some of our work in our gallery below), moving to the US both broadened my horizons and my love of pastry.

Vlaai meets pie

Having lived in the states, I see the “melting pot” of American culture displayed through its diverse and ethnic food scene. I love the decadence and funky flavors of American pastries. Compared to a Dutch vlaai, they both have fruit and custard fillings baked inside yet a pie has a more flaky and crunchy crust.

A true American classi

The first American pie I ever tasted was sweet potato. Such an iconic, regional treat. I was so surprised at how good it was.

Even "proeven"

We love giving American expats a taste of home. But I also really get a kick out of sharing these amazing flavors with Dutch people who may never have heard of them. Like our rhubarb strawberry pie. Served with vanilla ice cream, it’s my absolute favorite!

And I can’t forget the first pumpkin pie of each season—it always gets me excited for the holidays.