15 Frozen Desserts At Walmart That Are Better Than a Bakery (For Half the Price)

While bakers fight the rising cost of ingredients to keep their prices as affordable as possible, it isn’t budget-friendly to grab your favorite pastry or dessert anymore. But if you stop by Walmart to save money on essentials, perusing their frozen section may do some good for your wallet and your taste buds.

We’ve curated a list of 15 frozen desserts you can grab at Walmart that are sinfully good and way less expensive than your nearest bakery.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $5.97 (on sale from $6.97)

You’re going to really indulge in this incredibly rich, smooth chocolate satin pie. A chocolate cookie crust holds this no-bake fluffy and smooth chocolate filling together.

One customer says it all: “I could eat the whole thing myself... it's very good and doesn't take long to thaw.”

Price: $5.52

Cheesecake fiends, unite. This sampler pack features four sizeable, three-ounce slices of thick, creamy cheesecake. Try turtle, chocolate swirl, strawberry swirl, and New York style for just $1.38 per slice.

You do need some foresight to enjoy this, though. Pop it in the fridge for around 24 hours to thaw it for the best experience.

Price: $8.14

If you go to a bakery for soft-baked chocolate chip cookies, then consider swapping out that experience for the Toll House ice cream sandwiches. Each sandwich includes two cookies, and you can enjoy it as soon as your craving hits right out of the freezer.

At just $1.16 each, these fan-favorite desserts are the economical choice.

Price: $4.52

This popular cake is super affordable and incredibly tasty. The three-layer cake is coconut flavored, with creamy frosting and shredded coconut on top.

One loyal shopper sings its praises: “One of our most favorite cakes for many years. It has consistently maintained the taste and quality.”

Price: $5.97

Keep this eight-pack in the freezer to throw in the air fryer and enjoy your fruit-filling cravings in mere moments. These empanadas are made of slightly sweet dough wrapped around an apple cinnamon flavoring.

Bettergoods focuses on healthier options, so two pieces have just 220 calories and three grams of protein.

Price: $7.29

This gluten-free option can be microwaved in just 10 seconds. Each cake has just 160 calories and two grams of protein and is dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free.

Customers love how moist they are, and one shopper raves: “I was surprised that gluten-free tastes so good.”

Price: $5.87

Waiting until berry season to enjoy fresh pie can feel excruciating. This pie can be stored frozen until you’re ready to treat yourself and takes about an hour to prep in the oven.

It has a delicate flaky flat top that perfectly frames the filling of strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries well.

Price: $10.96

If you like cheesecake but want to keep it to a bite-sized dessert or two, these cheesecake bites will do the trick. Each box has 16 squares of cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs, dipped in a milk chocolate shell and drizzled in white chocolate.

Each serving has a decent amount of iron, calcium, and seven grams of protein.

Price: $5.96

The delightful crunch and soft inside of a macaron make it a whimsical dessert to enjoy. This 12-pack is made in France and features classic flavors like raspberry, coffee, pistachio, and lemon.

Each macaron is just 50 cents, making them way more affordable than bakery ones, which can be over $3 per cookie.

Price: $3.98

Customers really love these flaky, buttery pastries. Admits one, “I wasn't impressed by the size of the box, but these bake up fluffy and big!”

At just around $1 each, these turnovers are an easy and inexpensive alternative to making them from scratch.

Price: $5.87

This key lime pie is incredibly flavorful and made with real key lime which gives it a tart bite all supported by a sweet fresh-baked cookie crust. And at 73 cents per piece, you really can’t beat the price for this refreshing, fluffy pie.

You can thaw it in just two to three hours, so only a little foresight is necessary when you want to indulge.

Price: $17.96

If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate the next big event, this Reese’s ice cream cake is layered with actual peanut butter cups. Featuring chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, icing, and chocolate drizzle, it’s jam-packed with texture and flavor.

In contrast, a nine-serving ice cream cake at Baskin Robbins starts at a whopping $47.99.

Price: $5.97

These mini eclairs are light, taste expensive, and the chocolate layer on top has a delightful crunch. Plus, they can be thawed in just one hour.

The carb count is low compared to other desserts, and lots of customers mention that they like to bring a pack or two to holidays and events.

Price: $4.84

These fan-favorite kosher cinnamon rolls are just 40 cents each, but they do require a little prep time. Let them rise for three to five hours before baking, and enjoy a big, pillowy dessert.

Try your hand at making them in the air fryer to ensure near-perfect texture.

Price: $2.24

Have you ever craved birthday cake, but not the whole thing? Friendly’s delicious ice cream is layered into pre-packaged single slices of celebration cake.

Enjoy chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a layer of crunchy chocolate, and icing topped with confetti sprinkles for just over $2 per slice.

Since 1977, bakery items have increased in price an average of 3.93% per year. Save money shopping for your favorite sweets at Walmart instead. And be sure to check out their app to see if any of your favorite sweet treats are on additional sale for the week.