Elowen Hartley

Elowen Hartley
Elowen Hartley
Elegant Desserts & Baking Magic Made Simple for Every Home Baker

204+ stunning dessert recipes by Elowen Hartley – Elegant desserts & baking magic made simple for every home baker. Stunning results, guaranteed.

About Me:

Meet Elowen Hartley

Elowen Hartley's journey into baking began with a catastrophic birthday cake that collapsed spectacularly in front of her entire family. Rather than discouraging her, that delicious disaster sparked a lifelong obsession with understanding the science and art of baking. Now, after years of perfecting her craft, Elowen channels that experience into creating dessert recipes that actually work—even for beginners.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Elowen spent five years as a pastry assistant at a beloved local bakery before transitioning to recipe development full-time. She brings a unique perspective to Time Of Recipe: she remembers exactly what it felt like to be confused by baking terminology and intimidated by complicated techniques. That empathy shapes every recipe she writes.

Her Culinary Philosophy

Background and Expertise

Elowen completed advanced pastry courses at Sur La Table and has been featured in Pacific Northwest food blogs for her innovative cookie creations. Her home kitchen serves as her laboratory, where she tests each recipe multiple times—adjusting oven temperatures, tweaking ingredient ratios, and photographing every step. She's particularly passionate about demystifying temperamental desserts like French macarons and homemade croissants.

When she's not elbow-deep in flour, Elowen enjoys hiking Oregon's trails with her golden retriever, collecting vintage baking books, and hosting monthly dessert parties where friends serve as willing taste-testers. Her kitchen mantra is simple: "If I can mess it up, I can teach you how not to."

At Time Of Recipe, Elowen leads our Dessert category with recipes ranging from quick weeknight treats to show-stopping celebration cakes. She believes everyone deserves homemade dessert, regardless of skill level.

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My Latest recipes:

Three Ingredient Rhubarb Jam: Tart and Glossy

Rhubarb Jam in 45 Minutes

Rhubarb Jam made with three ingredients. This Homemade Rhubarb Jam fits Easy Rhubarb Jam Recipes. Use our budget swap table for tips. Ready in 45 minutes.

Homemade Rhubarb Jam: Pectin-Free

Rhubarb Jam in 50 Minutes

Rhubarb Jam made without store-bought thickeners. This easy rhubarb jam recipe is tangy and wobbly. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 50 minutes.

Water Bath Rhubarb Jam: Tangy and Wobbly

Rhubarb Jam: Wobbly and Tangy

Capture the season with this Rhubarb Jam. This Water Bath Rhubarb Jam is tangy and bright. Use our serving size calculator for your batch. Ready in 30 min.

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Jam: Tangy and Bright

Rhubarb Jam: Tangy and Wobbly

This Rhubarb Jam uses a long soak for a natural set. Try this No Pectin Rhubarb Jam Recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 12 hours and 40 minutes.

Creamy Rhubarb Jam Ice Cream: Tart and Rich

Creamy Rhubarb Jam Ice Cream

Rhubarb Jam Ice Cream blends tart fruit with rich cream. This homemade rhubarb jam ice cream is creamy. Use our serving size calculator. Ready in 6.5 hours.

Frosty and Bright Virgin Mint Julep

5-Minute Virgin Mint Julep

This Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep is a refreshing treat. Enjoy this virgin mint julep mocktail with our common mistakes checklist for a frosty drink in 5 min.