Hello bakers, I am Camila Hurst!
Welcome to Pies and Tacos!
The baker, recipe developer, and creator behind Pies & Tacos.
I am so excited to have you here. I created this blog to share delicious recipes with the world. My passion is to create beautiful and incredible desserts that anybody can make at home!
I’ve been baking for many years, and what began as a personal love for desserts gradually grew into a deep interest in understanding how baking truly works. Over time, that curiosity turned into a passion for teaching, testing, and sharing recipes that home bakers can rely on.
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My Baking Journey
I’m originally from Brazil, and baking has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up in my grandma’s bakery just down the street from where I lived.
What started in my own kitchen slowly evolved into something more intentional as I began experimenting with recipes, learning new techniques, and challenging myself with more technical desserts.
Over time, baking became less about following instructions and more about understanding the why behind each step. I spent years researching, testing, and learning through both successes and failures.
As I baked more, I noticed how often home bakers, including myself, struggled — not because they lacked ability, but because recipes didn’t explain why certain steps mattered. That realization played a big role in the creation of Pies & Tacos.
The site became a place where I could share not only recipes, but also the understanding behind them, as well as a great creative outlet.
My Areas of Expertise
Over the years, I’ve become especially known for my work with macarons and technical desserts.
Macarons are one of the most challenging desserts for home bakers, and I genuinely enjoy breaking down complex processes into clear, manageable steps. Alongside macarons, I’ve also gone deep into cupcakes, cheesecakes, puff pastry, and layered cakes—often choosing one category at a time to obsess over, refining flavors and techniques until
I can create what I believe is the very best version of that dessert. I develop a wide range of recipes designed to work consistently and taste great, whether they’re simple classics or more advanced bakes.
Why I Do This
Helping others bake with confidence and joy is at the heart of everything I do.
Whether someone is baking their first cake or tackling a technical dessert for the tenth time, I want them to feel supported, informed, and proud of what they create.
Pies & Tacos is where I share what I’ve learned, continue learning myself, and connect with a community of bakers who care about quality, effort, and great results.
How I Develop Recipes
Every recipe I publish is one I’ve made multiple times in my own kitchen.
I’m a self-taught baker, and my experience comes from years of independent learning, research, and a lot of trial and error. I test recipes over and over, paying close attention to technique, ingredient behavior, and small details that affect the final result.
Through this process, I’ve learned that baking success often comes down to understanding why something works, not just following steps. That’s why I focus on explaining techniques clearly and sharing the insights I’ve gained through hands-on experience, so others can bake with confidence and fewer frustrations.
I focus on:
- Practical, repeatable techniques
- Ingredient behavior
- Clear instructions that support success
Many of the recipes on Pies & Tacos go through multiple rounds of testing before they’re published, often with small adjustments that make a big difference in consistency and results.
What you will find in this blog
I share the most delicious dessert recipes at Pies and Tacos. Here you will find amazing cheesecake recipes, stunning cakes, cupcakes with delicious flavors, incredible macarons, scrumptious cookies, pies, pastries, and more!
Pies and Tacos became a household name for macaron learning. Here you will find over 150 macaron recipes.
There’s a section of the blog dedicated to macaron knowledge, and I help you improve your macaron skills by sharing videos and articles about how to master macarons.
You can also check out my course Macaron School, where I teach you everything about macarons.
In addition to creating recipes for Pies & Tacos, I’ve authored baking cookbooks and resources designed to help home bakers feel confident and informed in the kitchen.
Creativity has always been a big part of my life, and more recently, I’ve begun exploring storytelling beyond baking. I’m currently venturing into contemporary romance novels over at camilahurst.com, bringing the same care, attention to detail, and creative curiosity into writing that I bring into the kitchen.
Want to Work With Me?
I love working with awesome brands that align with my content, through photography or video services, recipe development, and sponsorships.
Get in touch with me, and let’s talk!
A Few Fun Facts About Me
- Macarons are my favorite dessert to teach and troubleshoot
- I love recipes that look impressive but are achievable at home
- I’m always testing new techniques, even when a recipe already “works”
- I believe baking should feel joyful, not stressful
My Cookbooks
Find more delicious recipes in my cookbooks!
Fantastic Filled Cupcakes Cookbook
In this book you will find 56 fantastic recipes for amazing filled cupcakes.
Macaron School Cookbook
A book with 50 filling recipes, plus 10 shell recipes. Troubleshooting section, tips, basics, and more!
Other Achievements
2008 – AttendedUniversidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, Brazil
2011 – Moved to the United States
2017 – Started Pies and Tacos
2020 – Published Fantastic Filled Cupcakes
2022 – Published Macaron School
2023 – Launched Macaron School Course
2025 – Debuting as a Contemporary Romance Author
Camila has published two cookbooks, taught over 1,000 students through her online course, and has been featured in Food Network, BuzzFeed, and The Washington Post. She attended Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, Brazil. And she is getting ready to release a romance novel trilogy called the Sunfalls series.
While you Are Here
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