Looking to indulge your sweet tooth without breaking the bank? Trader Joe’s delivers again with a lineup of must-try desserts, all priced under $6. Whether you’re into fruity, chocolatey, or creamy treats, this list has something for every kind of dessert lover. Here are 14 delicious finds that shoppers are raving about—and you’ll wish you added to your cart sooner.
Strawberry Mini Hold the Cone! $3.99/7.9 Oz
These mini cones pack big flavor. Strawberry ice cream meets a chocolate-lined sugar cone in a snack-sized format.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 260 per 3 cones
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Strawberry Ice Cream (Milk, Cream, Cane Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Strawberry Puree, Egg Yolk, Whey, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Carrageenan), Mini Cone (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt), Confectionery Coating (Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Milk, Vanilla Extract), Strawberry Puree (Strawberries, Cane Sugar, Water, Cornstarch, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Juice For Color, Citric Acid [Acidulant]), Coconut Oil. Contains Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Enjoy straight from the freezer.
Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes $4.99/7.05 Oz
A flaky tart shell filled with bright passion fruit curd and topped with a torched meringue swirl.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 320 per 1 tartelette
- Fats: 15g
- Carbs: 44g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Passion Fruit Puree, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Cultured Butter (Cream, Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Concentrated Butter (Anhydrous Milk Fat), Glaze (Glucose Syrup [Wheat], Sugar, Water, Pectin, Sodium Alginate, Citric Acid [Acidifier]), Water, Apricot (Apricot, Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color], Citric Acid [Acidifier]), Egg White, Cream (Cream, Carrageenan), Egg, Pectin, Almond Flour, Salt, Egg White Powder, Xanthan Gum. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat, Almond. May Contain Soy, Coconut, Hazelnut, Pistachio.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep refrigerated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Strawberry Baton Wafer Cookies $1.99/5 Oz
These delicate, crispy rolled wafers are filled with a light strawberry cream that melts in your mouth.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 130 per 3 pcs
- Fats: 5g
- Carbs: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Sugar, Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Maltodextrin, Tapioca Starch, Whey, Whole Milk Powder, Rice Flour, Salt, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Vegetable Juice (Color), Strawberry Powder, Natural Flavor. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat. May Contain Egg, Hazelnut.
Preparation Instructions:
Store in a cool, dry place. Enjoy as-is.
Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies $3.99/8 Oz
Crunchy, adorable, and highly snackable, these mini cookies are packed with chocolate chips in every bite.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 120 per 1/3 cup
- Fats: 4g
- Carbs: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (Cream [Milk]), Sugar, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Invert Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Flavor. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat. May Contain Egg, Coconut.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat. Keep sealed for freshness.
Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins $4.49/9 Oz
These ultra-thin, crisp cookies burst with zesty lemon flavor in every crunchy bite.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 110 per 9 cookies
- Fats: 4g
- Carbs: 17g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cane Sugar, Palm Oil, Eggs, Natural Flavors, Baking Soda, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat. May Contain Soy, Sesame, Peanut, Almond, Coconut, Macadamia Nut, Pecan, Walnut.
Preparation Instructions:
Store in a cool place. Serve with tea or ice cream.
Root Beer Float Bars $3.49/15 Fl Oz
These nostalgic frozen treats combine creamy vanilla with root beer-flavored ice in one icy bar.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 230 per 2 bars
- Fats: 10g
- Carbs: 32g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 29g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Ice Cream (Milk, Cream, Cane Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Whey, Egg Yolk, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Carrageenan), Water, Cane Sugar, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Stabilizer (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Citric Acid (Acidulant). Contains Milk, Egg.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Enjoy frozen for full flavor.
Banana Pudding Flavored Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
A creamy banana base swirled with vanilla wafer chunks and whipped cream ribbons.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 300 per 2/3 cup
- Fats: 16g
- Carbs: 36g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 29g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Cream, Milk, Cane Sugar, Banana Puree (Bananas, Citric Acid [Acidifier], Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color]), Nonfat Milk, Salted Caramel Swirl (Brown Rice Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Salt, Carrageenan, Sunflower Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Vanilla Wafer Cookie Pieces (Wheat Flour, Butter [Cream, Salt], Sugar, Pasteurized Eggs, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sea Salt), Egg Yolks, Natural Flavor, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Scoop into bowls or cones.
Peaches & Cream Tarte $5.99/16.9 Oz
Flaky pastry layered with vanilla cream and peach slices, this tarte is bakery-case worthy.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 300 per 1/4 tarte
- Fats: 17g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Peaches, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Vegetable Oil Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil), Brown Sugar, Icing Sugar, Cream Cheese (Milk Fat, Nonfat Milk, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum), Modified Tapioca Starch, Salted Butter (Cream, Salt), Eggs, Cornstarch, Glaze (Sugar, Agar), Sugar, Natural Flavors, Salt, Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk (Milk, Sugar, Lactose), Dextrose, Vinegar, Yeast, Enzymes, Nutmeg, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C For Freshness), Citric Acid, Caramel Color. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Best enjoyed warm. Heat briefly in oven or air fryer.
Oat Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches $3.99/14.8 Fl Oz
A plant-based spin on the classic ice cream sandwich, using oat milk ice cream.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 330 per 2 sandwiches
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 53g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 27g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Water, Chocolate Wafers (Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Caramel Color, Soybean Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Contains 2% Or Less Of Brown Rice Syrup, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Baking Soda), Oat Base (Tapioca Syrup, Dextrose, Oat Flour, Pea Protein, Salt, Tara Gum, Guar Gum), Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors. Contains Soy, Wheat, Coconut.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Serve straight from the freezer.
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Pretzels $3.49/7 Oz
Crunchy pretzels enrobed in a sweet strawberry-vanilla yogurt coating. Sweet, salty, and addictive.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 130 per 10 pretzels
- Fats: 5g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Yogurt Candy Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk, Yogurt Powder [Nonfat Milk, Lactic Acid], Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Mini Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil), Strawberry Powder. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat. May Contain Traces Of Egg, Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Pecan.
Preparation Instructions:
Store in a dry place. Great as an on-the-go snack.
Root Beer Float Pieces $3.79/7 Oz
Chewy, creamy candies that taste just like a mini root beer float.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 140 per 4 pcs
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: less than 1g
Ingredients:
Vanilla Sandwich Cookies With Popping Candy (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Icing Sugar, Cane Sugar, Canola Oil, Palm Oil, Popping Candy [Cane Sugar, Lactose, Corn Syrup Solids, Cocoa Butter, Powdered Sugar, Carbon Dioxide], Invert Sugar Syrup, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Vanilla Bean Specks), White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Whey Powder, Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Dark Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Natural Flavor. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat. May Contain Egg, Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Pecan.
Preparation Instructions:
Store cool and dry. Pop a few for a sweet fix.
Gone Berry Crazy! $2.79/5.3 Oz
Frozen chocolate-covered strawberries that are tart, sweet, and totally refreshing.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 100 per 6 pcs
- Fats: 3.5g
- Carbs: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: less than 1g
Ingredients:
Strawberries, Dark Chocolate (Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin, Skim Milk Powder, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Coconut Oil. Contains Milk, Soy, Coconut.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Eat cold for best texture.
Mini Chocolate Mousse Flowers $3.99/4.5 Oz
Elegant flower-shaped mousse treats with a rich chocolate center and whipped topping.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 400 per 3 pieces
- Fats: 26g
- Carbs: 42g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 34g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
White Confectionery Coating (Cane Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Skim Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Flavor), Powdered Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), Palm Oil, Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, High Fat Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Butter (Cream), Heavy Cream, Baking Soda, Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Vanilla Extract (Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Extractives Of Vanilla), Turmeric Extract (Color), Vegetable Juice (For Color). Contains Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat. May Contain Traces Of Peanut, Almond, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.
Preparation Instructions:
Refrigerate before serving. Serve chilled.
Strawberry Mochi $4.99/6.8 Oz
Soft mochi rice dough wrapped around strawberry ice cream. A chewy, cool treat.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 80 per 6 pcs
- Fats: 2.5g
- Carbs: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: less than 1g
Ingredients:
Strawberry Ice Cream (Nonfat Milk, Cream, Cane Sugar, Strawberry Puree [Strawberries, Cane Sugar], Natural Flavors, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Vegetable Juice [For Color]), Rice Dough (Cane Sugar, Sweet Rice Flour, Water, Tapioca Syrup, Egg Whites, Vegetable Juice [For Color]). Contains Milk, Egg.
Preparation Instructions:
Keep frozen. Let sit 1-2 minutes before eating for best texture.
Conclusion
With everything from frozen novelties to crispy cookies, Trader Joe’s dessert section proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to treat yourself. These 14 affordable sweets make the perfect excuse to stock your freezer, pantry, or snack drawer with something delicious. Which one are you trying first?
