One of the best things about Trader Joe’s is their ever-revolving catalog of delicious meals and snacks—and best of all, desserts. This May, the grocery store went all out, stocking tons of new and tasty desserts, from bakery items to frozen sweet treats, your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied this spring. Keep reading for a list of our favorites.
1. Brown Sugar Boba Mochi
First up on our list are these authentic Brown Sugar Boba Mochi are made in Taiwan, which is where Boba actually originates. The Trader Joe's website calls it "a deconstructed bubble beverage, where the center of each piece is precisely that pearl (aka tapioca ball) that usually lives at the bottom of your boba cup. Each individual, caramelized brown sugar flavored pearl is surrounded by a creamy coating, then given a classic Japanese rice-wrapper treatment." Yes, please!
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2. Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy
This unique item is brand new to the Trader Joe's shelves: Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy. Expertly crafted, the Trader Joe's explains exactly how it's done: "a thick syrup of sugar and honey is first boiled, and then combined with baking soda when it’s removed from heat. The mixture is poured into trays, and as it cools, the baking soda dissolves, leaving behind air pockets (reminiscent of a Honeycomb!) that create the Candy’s signature appearance and delightful, airy-yet-crispy texture." Doesn't that sound delicious?
3. Vanilla Cookie Thins
For those who aren't really into super sweet or super rich desserts, these Vanilla Cookie Thins are the sweet treat for you. "With their pale golden color, delicately scalloped edges, and visible flecks of vanilla bean," the Trader Joe's website says, "they're both attractive and tasty additions to any dessert platter." A box of them comes with a good number of cookies, but you better be careful because fans on Instagram are already calling them "a pantry staple!"
4. Cinnamon Twist Danish
The newest addition to the bakery section is a Cinnamon Twist Danish—which is actually imported straight from Denmark! A delicious, chewy dough filled with "a creamy, cinnamon-spiced, custard-like filling" and "twisted into a round spiral before being baked to a glorious golden brown," says the TJ's website. They also recommend heating it up before eating or enjoying with fresh coffee or tea—you don't have to tell us twice!
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5. Mini Chocolate Mousse Flowers
Perfect for springtime, the next item on our list is Mini Chocolate Mousse Flowers. These delicious morsels come in a pack of six and are just as adorable as they are yummy. As described by Trader Joe's, it consists of "velvety chocolate cakes layers with silky mousse," and they're artfully decorated to look like white and pink flowers.
Some customers took to Instagram to share their reviews: "These are so cute. My kids love them!" one person said. "Perfect in every way!" added another.
6. Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
We would never make a Best Desserts list without including at least one type of ice cream! This month, Trader Joe's is adding a new pint of ice cream to their freezer section: Dulce de Leche. As described on the packaging, this light and airy dessert is "caramel flavored ice cream with a smooth milk-caramel swirl," and best of all? A pint of it will only cost you $4. It may only last you one sitting, but that's another story...
7. Mini Chocolate Chip Croissant Swirls
Do you like cinnamon buns? Do you like chocolate croissants? Do you wish they could be combined into one? Wish no longer, because Trader Joe's just stocked Mini Chocolate Chip Croissant Swirls, expertly made in France. Bake these in the oven for 30 minutes and you're golden, ready to dive into "golden brown, crisp & flaky pastries, studded with a constellation of melty, chocolate chips." Yum!
8. Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti
Talk about the perfect sweet treat to accompany some fresh brewed coffee. These Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti are described by Trader Joe's as "sweet-n-salty slices of heaven." The perfect crunch, the perfect amount of sweetness countered by the perfect amount of saltiness, there's nothing about these sweet treats that aren't perfect. Grab a box of these when you see them on the shelves, because with glowing customer reviews already, they won't be in stock for long!
9. Salted Caramel Swirl Danish
It seems as if Salted Caramel is a theme for this spring, and we're not complaining! These Salted Caramel Swirl Danishes are already a hit with customers, in fact one superfan already dedicated a Reddit thread to the sweet treat that they somehow got early access to. "Found this new item for the first time in PA," they wrote—road trip to Pennsylvania, anyone? "Ridiculously good. I cannot stress how insanely great these are. Warm them up a bit. Wow. 10/10." With glowing reviews like that, we don't expect them to stay on shelves for long, so once you see them, stock up!
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10. Banana Pudding Ice Cream
The final item on our list is another delicious pint of ice cream, this time in a refreshing banana pudding flavor. With banana pudding flavored ice cream with a salted caramel swirl and vanilla wafer cookie pieces, and according to the lucky customers who've tried it already, it's "very rich and creamy."
One customer described it on Instagram as tasting "sort of like a banana taffy," while another said, "I can't buy this again!!! It is addicting!!" So what we're hearing is, stock up while you can!
