Baking the World a Better Place

A smiling woman in a white chef's coat and black chef's hat stands behind a stainless steel table with various cakes and desserts, including layered cakes, chocolate bars, and macarons, against a dark stone wall background.
A sketch of a peach and a labeled diagram of a peach with its parts, including chocolate stem, vanilla diplomat cream, soaked vanilla peach compote, white chocolate exterior crunch, and fuzzy spray, on a notebook page titled 'Fruits Collection'.
A woman decorating small, elegant pastries on a white tray in a kitchen with dark cabinets and a vase of red and pink flowers in the background.
People celebrating a special occasion with a tiered wedding cake, surrounded by various desserts, in front of a stone wall.
A white, three-tier wedding cake decorated with pink and white roses and green leaves, set against a stone wall. A hand is holding a sketch of the cake design.
Multiple yellow and white baked goods, likely macarons, arranged in a grid pattern.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing on a rooftop balcony in Paris, overlooking the cityscape with the Eiffel Tower in the distance on a cloudy day.
Assorted desserts on a black table against a stone wall background. There are ice cream cones in a glass, a yellow glazed cake, pink macarons on a rectangular plate, yellow square-shaped desserts, a chocolate bar, a plate of assorted creams, a slice of layered cake, and other various chocolates and sweets.
A grid of billiard balls in shades of blue, arranged in rows on a gray surface.
Two pastry chefs, a man with gray hair and a woman with long blonde hair, stand behind a stainless steel counter displaying various desserts and pastries, with a stone wall in the background.

About Verzo

Nothing brings people together like dessert. At Verzo, we believe our customers are part of our family, just as our creations become a cherished part of yours. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or intimate gathering, our desserts are designed to elevate every occasion.

Verzo is inspired by the French approach to baking—minimal processing, no artificial preservatives, and only ingredients you can pronounce. We believe that the best flavors come from the best ingredients, which is why we source high-quality chocolate, fruit, and spices from around the world. Our goal is to let these ingredients shine, crafting desserts that celebrate their natural flavors without unnecessary additives.

At Verzo, Kristina’s vision is to blend artistry with French pastry techniques, transforming simple ingredients into elegant, refined confections. Every creation is thoughtfully designed to be as beautiful as it is delicious.

About Kristina

Kristina is a classically trained French pastry chef based on Long Island, NY. Her passion for pastry began in Paris and was shaped by living in Montreal. There, she discovered that dessert could be more than just an afterthought—it should be an experience.

In Paris, Kristina was mesmerized by the city’s exquisite pastry shops, lined with rows of desserts, chocolates, and confections. From Patrick Roger’s life-sized chocolate sculptures of apes to Pierre Hermé’s glossy pastries, dessert became its own art and not a post-dinner afterthought. Unlike most desserts at home, these were not only beautiful—they tasted even better than they looked. Kristina became infatuated with learning the magic behind the beauty.

While pursuing a BA in Political Science at McGill University, Kristina spent her free time baking for friends, seeking out fresh ingredients at local markets, and hosting dinner parties. It was through these moments—gathering people around something handmade and delicious—that she realized her true calling.

In 2020, Kristina decided to train at Maison Christian Faure’s École de Pâtisserie in Montreal. There, she mastered classic French pastry, chocolate-making, and cake design under the guidance of world-class chefs. She refined her craft further by working in bakeries, cooking schools, and a chocolate production inside of a 2-Michelin Star restaurant in NYC.

Kristina currently specializes in private clients, wholesale corporate gifting, and luxury catering. Past collaborations include projects for brands such as Tiffany & Co, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Kiton, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and others in the luxury, fashion, and hospitality sectors.

With Verzo, Kristina brings this dedication to craftsmanship and quality, creating pastries and confections that highlight the purity of their ingredients. Every dessert is a testament to her belief that the best flavors come from real, high-quality ingredients—never artificial flavors or preservatives.