We are a pastry-chef-led, premium dessert company

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning six distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

OUR STORY

Dessert Holdings began in 2016 with a strategic vision scribbled on the back of a napkin inside a Starbucks in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

The vision was grounded in the emerging market trends towards premiumization, consumers seeking “real food,” and an increasing desire for personal indulgence. Fast forward almost 10 years, Dessert Holdings is the fastest-growing premium dessert company in North America.

The company’s rich heritage and six (6) distinct brands bring unique capabilities. Serving the dynamic needs of retailers and restaurants by delivering the highest standards of real ingredients, culinary innovation, product quality, and operational excellence.

At Dessert Holdings, every team member plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission. Together, we’re creating a world where each dessert delivers delight and every moment is extraordinary.

HOW WE ELEVATE THE CATEGORY

INNOVATION

We constantly push the boundaries with trend-forward flavors, textures, formats, and innovative product designs that surprise and delight.

FUTURE-FORWARD OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

We are the reliable partner customers need today and the forward-thinking ally they need for tomorrow - delivering unmatched value in our industry.

A HERITAGE OF CULINARY ARTISTRY

Our master chefs transform dessert into an art form, drawing on time-honored techniques and expertise that elevate the industry standard.

SCRATCH-MADE FROM REAL INGREDIENTS

We use the highest quality premium ingredients, including real fruit, couverture chocolates, and real whipped cream we make from scratch.

HOW WE DELIVER AT SCALE

Customers choose Dessert Holdings because we are a proven premium supplier with scale.

Commercialization Excellence
We use a streamlined stage-gate process and a collaborative cross functional team of food scientists and commercialization experts to deliver products that keep pace with market needs.
Manufacturing
We have nine (9) highly automated facilities and leverage manufacturing best practices and a continuous improvement culture, as well as built-in redundancies to deliver for our customers.
Food Safety & Quality
Dessert Holdings is proud to receive the highest standards in food quality and safety ratings of BRC and SQF across our facilities, and recognized as a leader in processes and standards that deliver a consistent product.
Strategic Sourcing
We bring disciplined procurement strategies and strong vendor partnerships. A curated network of strategic suppliers ensures consistent quality, cost efficiency, and supply continuity across our premium dessert portfolio.
Logistics
Our network offers built-in redundancy with multiple production plants and efficient distribution across North America, including integrated warehousing and transportation, ensuring timely delivery and trusted supply.
Insights & Analytics
We deliver actionable, data-driven insights and category expertise to help customers stay ahead of trends and drive growth. As your strategic partner, we're committed to your success.