Bill Yosses

William Yosses (born ) is an American chef who is best known as co-author of the book Desserts For Dummies and for being the White House executive pastry chef from 2007 to 2014. Yosses was the owner of the pastry company Perfect Pie, which was based in New York City.

Early life Yosses was born to Edward L. Yosses and Mary Driscoll Yosses. His mother was a baker, while his father worked as an accountant for the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company. as well as the Polo and Tavern on the Green. In 2009, President Barack Obama said of Yosses, "Whatever pie you like, he will make it and it will be the best pie you have ever eaten." Obama has also nicknamed Yosses "the Crust Master".

Yosses resigned from his White House position in June 2014.

In response to claims that he was leaving because of the First Lady's demands, Yosses stated, "Not at all, no. We work together on improving — making desserts more delicious and more healthy. We're partners on that project." He recounts his experiences working in the White House in West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House, a collection of personal accounts by Obama Administration staffers.

In August 2018, Yosses joined the Four Seasons Restaurant as the pastry chef.

In 2021, it was announced that Yosses and Tamera Mowry-Housley would be hosting Baker's Dozen, a baking competition show for Hulu.

Personal life Yosses married Charlie Fabella Jr., a teacher, in 2011. In June 2014, he moved to New York to be with his husband.

Books

The Perfect Finish: Special Desserts for Every Occasion. New York: Norton, 2010. Co-written with Melissa Clark. The Sweet Spot: Dialing Back Sugar and Amping Up Flavor. New York: Avery, 2017. Co-written with Peter Kaminsky. West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House. New York: Penguin, 2018. Contributed a chapter on his experiences working in the White House, especially during the Obama Administration.