Meet Michelle Doyle of Hott Tarts

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Doyle. 

Hi Michelle, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been baking since I graduated college (not that long ago, but long enough)! At that time, I worked in higher education at Bowling Green State University and used to bake for my students, and I gave them each an “un-birthday,” just as an excuse to bake their favorite desserts and recognize them for their hard work. 

Even though I left higher education for business consulting, I kept baking for friends and family as a way to celebrate their actual birthdays and holidays! And that is how Hott Tarts got started – One of my best friends loves Nutella, so I baked him homemade Nutella pastries for his birthday. Some partygoers encouraged me to start a small business, and here I am one year later, running my at-home Hott Tart bakery. 

I love coming up with creative flavors and providing elevated pastry treats for everyone to enjoy! 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There is always a learning curve whenever you start something new and starting a small at-home baking business is no exception. It has been challenging balancing my full-time job with my baking passion, knowing who to partner with, and deciding how fast to grow the business. However, the enjoyment that people experience when they eat Hott Tarts validates that I am doing what I love. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Hott Tarts are elevated homemade pastries. The flaky buttery crust is paired with flavorful and creative fillings sure to please anyone’s taste buds! I specialize in creating an ever-changing rotation of flavors each month, and I am always open to suggestions and feedback from customers! 

I am proud that I focus on creating handmade pastries. You can’t rush great flavors, and my grandma’s pie crust recipe is no exception! That is the recipe I use for the dough of all my Hott Tarts and why they are so unique. 

I want readers to know that each Hott Tart is handmade by me. I’m focused on my product being fun by bringing together a little bit of breakfast-time nostalgia with better ingredients. 

What makes you happy?
The pandemic has made me understand the power of human connection. I started Hott Tarts because I was looking for something fun to do and an outlet for my creativity, but I found that my customers bring me a lot of joy. I love hearing their stories about how they found my business and who they share Hott Tarts with. The connection I share with my customers, that’s what makes me the happiest! 

Pricing:

• Pick up orders are in Lakewood, Ohio. Delivery within 30 mins of Lakewood, Ohio, and shipping within Ohio are an additional fee.
• Hott Tarts are $3.50 each and $3 if you order 6 or more

Contact Info:

• Email: hott.tarts@gmail.com
• Website: www.hotttarts.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hott.tarts/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hott.tarts