Johnny Iuzzini

Johnny Iuzzini (born August 31, 1974 in New York City) is an acclaimed American pastry chef, cookbook author, and television personality. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1994 and went on to serve as Executive Pastry Chef at prestigious restaurants such as Daniel (2001–2002) and Jean‑Georges (2002–2011). During that time, he earned recognition as one of America’s top pastry chefs, receiving accolades including “Best Pastry Chef” by New York Magazine and Outstanding Pastry Chef from the James Beard Foundation BrainyQuote+11+11BrainyQuote+11.

Throughout his career, Iuzzini championed elegance, precision, and creativity in pastry art. He authored the cookbooks Dessert FourPlay (2008) and Sugar Rush (2014), sharing signature dessert techniques and encouraging culinary innovation. He also appeared as a judge on Top Chef: Just Desserts and The Great American Baking Show—though his TV career was later affected by controversy after sexual misconduct allegations emerged in 2017 +1Goodreads+1.