Freshly baked desserts and sinfully sweet treats are among the top Costco shoppers' perks that members enjoy. People rave about Kirkland Signature's tiramisu cheesecake, the iconic tuxedo bar, and the ridiculously rich mammoth cupcakes (a.k.a. mini cakes).
While these are popular picks, some absolutely sumptuous ones go under the radar. So we decided to taste our way through Costco's bakery section and found a few hidden gems that deserve the spotlight.
Here's a list of a few bakery desserts you might be missing out on.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
Kirkland Signature Strawberry Streusel Cheesecake
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Price: $22.99
Costco recently unveiled a new strawberry streusel treat, and the unexpected item is hiding in plain sight.
What do customers think? Redditor miifnkookeez posted, "I have zero regrets buying this…It reminds me of strawberry pretzel salad. It's light and fresh, not super rich like many cheesecakes."
Kirkland Signature Decorated Tuxedo Bar Cake
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Price: $17.99
While the classic features a sleek, sophisticated style, it isn't the only tuxedo in town. Check out the bakery section during your next pre-holiday shopping trip. You might find a dressed-up version of the beloved tuxedo cake. We spotted a springtime tuxedo cake topped with delicately piped frosting flowers.
Rich layers of dense chocolate cake, fluffy chocolate mousse, sweet white chocolate mousse, luxurious dark chocolate ganache, and chocolate cocoa nibs make it a fan favorite.
Kirkland Signature Cookie Trio
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Price: $9.99
Tired of plain chocolate chips? This tasty trio includes the OG of cookies, but that's not all. The 24-pack also features often overlooked buttery double nut and oatmeal raisin recipes.
While shoppers enjoy all three varieties, they rave about the mouthwatering macadamia double nut sweets. Redditor Fayjaimike wrote, "Omg, these are ALWAYS the first row to disappear." And according to some Reddit users, some lucky customers scored a whole box of two dozen.
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Kirkland Signature Rugula
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Price: $10.99
You might miss these flaky, doughy sweets while you're searching for more conventional treats. The Eastern European cookies aren't something you'll find in many superstores or warehouse clubs' bakeries. But at Costco, this foodie find is a seasonal staple.
The 25-ounce variety pack with raspberry walnut, chocolate, and cream cheese filling cookies is a steal. For reference, fourteen ounces of Homestyle Kosher Rugelach costs $14.98 plus shipping from Zabar's (a famous NYC deli store online).
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May brings both warmer weather and major sales with the combo of Mother's Day (May 11) and Memorial Day (May 26). Here are some of the best deals to watch for:
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Kirkland Signature Caramel Tres Leche Bar Cake
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Price: $17.99
This indulgent leche (milk) cake hides behind the tuxedo bar, often taking a backseat to its layered chocolate cousin. But this creamy, dreamy dessert also deserves a spot in your cart.
Don't sleep on this bakery bargain if you find it. The caramel, three milk (evaporated, condensed, and whole/cream) custard, and sponge cake isn't available year-round or in all regions.
Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Price: $9.99
These aren't the same plain cookies you get from the "snack" section. Costco's premium pick is packed with massive chunks of chocolate. And while almost $10 (or $0.42 each) may seem like a lot, consider the quality and quantity in comparison to similar options.
A pack of eight Pepperidge Farms Montauk Chocolate Chip Cookies costs $3.99 at Target ($0.50 each). Not only are they more expensive, but these brand-name treats are definitely not freshly baked.
Upper Crust Bakery Mini Lemon Bites
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Price: $8.79
Costco showcases the store brand's bakery bargains. As a result, you may need to do a bit of sleuthing just to uncover a few non-Kirkland treats.
We scoured the sweets section and discovered these Meyer lemon bites. This seasonal product boasts a refreshingly sweet flavor, perfectly balanced with a hint of tart citrus taste.
Kirkland Signature Apple Pie
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Price: $12.99
Costco shoppers can't stop talking about the new apple berry berry pie ($15.99), which recently hit the bakery section's shelves.
The delicious mix of fruit has garnered praise, and for a very good reason. But for $3 less, you can score the classic apples-only version. So if you're a pie purist, skip the latest trend and nab the four-plus-pound plain pick.
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Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake
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Price: $18.99
The sudden debut of this new addition to Costco's family of bar cakes took shoppers by surprise — in a good way. Cream cheese icing, raisins, toasted walnuts, pineapple, and (of course) carrots make this delicious dessert a pleasant alternative to overly indulgent chocolate and buttercream confections.
Kirkland Signature Sugar Cookies With Sprinkles
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Price: $9.99
You might find a very special springtime surprise hidden away behind tubs of chocolate chip mini cookies and containers of croissants. These sweet, buttery treats have a soft, almost spongy texture and a flavor you'll savor.
Kirkland Signature All Butter Pound Cake
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Price: $6.99
Sometimes, less is more. Don't let the fancy lemon icing and blueberry goodness of Costco's other popular loaf take anything away from this overlooked item. The all-butter pound cake is rich, moist, and absolutely indulgent in the best way possible.
Kirkland Signature Chocolate Cake Filled With Chocolate Mousse
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Price: $17.99
The latest viral cheesecake trends and artistically decorated party cakes caught your eye. But what about this unadorned option? It may not have fancy frosting flowers, chocolate shavings, or a caramel crust. And that's okay. This 10-inch round hidden gem's chocolate cake and mousse combo is everything you need and more.
Bottom line
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From a seasonal decorated version of the classic tuxedo cake to chocolate chunk cookies, you don't need a special occasion to indulge in these delicious treats.
And the bargains don't stop here. Save money on groceries that pair perfectly with your favorite desserts. Snag Kirkland Signature's vanilla ice cream or try the store brand generic's heavy whipped cream.
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