Trader Joe’s dessert aisle is bursting with sweet treats that make the perfect finish to any summer meal. From creamy ice creams to refreshing tarts and rich baked goods, these 17 handpicked favorites bring something/every kind of craving. Here’s what to grab before they fly off shelves.
1. Chocolate Lava Cakes $3.99/7.6 oz
These rich chocolate cakes come with gooey molten centers that make them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 360
- Fat 20g
- Carbs 39g
- Sodium 200mg
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Sugar 28g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Sugar, eggs, butter (cream [milk], salt), water, unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), semi sweet chocolate (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate processed with alkali, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), cocoa processed with alkali, whipping cream (cream [milk], carrageenan), baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, cassava flour, monocalcium phosphate), natural flavor, modified tapioca starch, salt, soy lecithin, palm shortening (palm oil, fractionated palm oil), gum blend (guar gum, xanthan gum).
- Contains milk, egg, soy, wheat.
- May contain traces of almond, coconut, pecan.
Preparation Instructions
Heat in microwave/40–60 seconds until center is molten.
2. Ube Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
Made with real purple yam, this vibrant pint is sweet, nutty, and ultra-smooth.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 200
- Fat 11g
- Carbs 22g
- Sodium 75mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 18g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, water, sugar, ube puree (purple yam puree, sugar, water, glucose, lactic acid), nonfat milk powder, sugared egg yolks (egg yolks, sugar), stabilizer blend (carob bean gum, guar gum, carrageenan, sugar), color added (grape extract, red cabbage extract, beet juice, beta-carotene), natural flavors.
- Contains milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop and enjoy straight from the freezer.
3. Pancake Bread $4.49/15 oz
A dense, sweet loaf with maple syrup and buttermilk flavors reminiscent of Sunday brunch.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 330
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 39g
- Sodium 310mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 20g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
Enriched flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, butter, maple syrup
Preparation Instructions
Slice and serve as-is or warm slightly/extra coziness.
4. Strawberries & Cream Gelato $3.49/1 Pint
A summer classic reimagined in creamy Italian-style gelato form.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 220
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 33g
- Sodium 30mg
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Sugar 28g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Nonfat milk, water, sugar, strawberry puree, glucose-fructose syrup (corn, wheat), coconut oil, glucose syrup (corn, wheat), strawberries, anhydrous milk fat, cream, dextrose, whey solids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, citric acid (acidifier), carob bean gum, vegetable juice (for color), natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, vanilla bean specks, sodium alginate.
- Contains milk, wheat, coconut.
- May contain egg, soy, almond, chestnut, hazelnut, lichee nut, pistachio.
Preparation Instructions
Keep frozen until ready to serve.
5. Hold The Cone (All Flavors) $3.99/7.9 oz
Mini ice cream cones that come in various flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and coffee.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 250
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 33g
- Sodium 95mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 20g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
Varies by flavor; Typically includes milk, sugar, cone, and chocolate coating
Preparation Instructions
Ready-to-eat directly from the freezer.
6. Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches $4.99/20 oz
Thick vanilla ice cream squished between two chocolate chip cookies and rolled in chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 370
- Fat 19g
- Carbs 51g
- Sodium 150mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 34g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Ice cream (milk, cream, sugar, whey, natural vanilla flavor, guar gum, locust bean gum, soy lecithin [emulsifier]), chocolate chunk cookies (enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], brown sugar, chocolate chunks [sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter], soy lecithin, vanilla, salt), palm oil, sugar, eggs, butter [cream, salt], invert sugar, water, vanilla, whey protein concentrate, leavening, salt, chocolate drops (semisweet chocolate [sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose], soy lecithin).
- Contains milk, egg, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy frozen; no prep needed.
7. Banana Pudding Flavored Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
A custard-style ice cream with swirls of vanilla wafers and banana puree.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 300
- Fat 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
Best enjoyed in a bowl or cone.
8. A Dozen Sweet Bites $5.99/9.16 oz
Mini assorted pastries including chocolate mousse, raspberry cheesecake, and more.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 90
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 10g
- Sodium 40mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Varies per bite-sized dessert
Preparation Instructions ‘
Thaw from frozen; serve chilled.
9. Rustic Apple Tarte $4.99/17.6 oz
A flaky, buttery crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apples.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 290
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 37g
- Sodium 180mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 17g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
Apples, butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon
Preparation Instructions
Bake at 375°F/15–20 minutes.
10. Mini Sheet Cakes $5.49/18 oz
Moist sheet cakes in seasonal flavors with rich frosting.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 350
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 42g
- Sodium 240mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 30g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
Flour, sugar, eggs, butter, flavoring oils, food coloring
Preparation Instructions
Ready to serve; best kept chilled.
11. Tres Leches Cake $7.99/17.5 Oz
A soft sponge cake soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 350
- Fat 13g
- Carbs 29g
- Sodium 125mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 23g
- Protein 7g
Ingredients
- Heavy cream, evaporated milk (milk, vitamin D3), sweetened condensed milk (milk, cane sugar), water, cane sugar, egg yolks, unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dried egg whites, contains 2% or less of baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), acacia gum, guar gum, natural flavors, sunflower lecithin, salt, cream of tartar.
- Contains milk, egg, wheat.
- May contain almond, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Best served chilled.
12. Salted Maple Ice Cream $3.79/1 pint
Rich and buttery with a hint of salt, this pint captures the cozy taste of maple.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 280
- Fat 17g
- Carbs 31g
- Sodium 250mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 29g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, cane sugar, milk, nonfat milk, water, egg yolks, maple syrup, natural flavor, cornstarch, sea salt, caramel color, xanthan gum, citric acid, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Serve cold from freezer.
13. Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles $2.99/6 oz
Chewy, cinnamon-dusted cookies made without gluten or dairy.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 19g
- Sodium 95mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 11g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Rice flour, sugar, palm oil, cinnamon, apple purée
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat.
14. Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes $4.99/7.05 oz
Buttery tart shells filled with passion fruit curd and topped with airy meringue.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 120
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 16g
- Sodium 50mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 12g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Passion fruit puree, eggs, sugar, butter, flour
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
15. Brookie $4.99/11 oz
Half brownie, half cookie—all indulgence. Chewy, chocolaty, and crave-worthy.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 160
- Fat 8g
- Carbs 22g
- Sodium 115mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 14g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Brownie base (sugar, enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], cocoa processed with alkali, palm oil, soy flour, pasteurized egg white solids, whey, salt, natural flavor, baking soda), cookie base (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, brown sugar, pasteurized whole egg solids, sea salt, baking soda, natural flavor), water, salted butter (cream, salt), canola oil, chocolate chips (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), eggs.
- Contains milk, egg, soy, wheat.
- May contain peanut, almond, coconut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy as-is or warm slightly/gooey texture.
16. Salted Caramel Swirl Danish $3.99/10.23 oz
Flaky danish pastry layered with buttery caramel swirls.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 390
- Fat 24g
- Carbs 41g
- Sodium 410mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 19g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Wheat flour, water, sugar, palm oil, canola oil, invert sugar syrup, coconut oil, contains 2% or less of nonfat milk powder, apricot kernels, modified potato starch, modified cornstarch, whey powder, wheat gluten, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, salt, disodium diphosphate, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate, cellulose, natural flavor, yeast, caramelized sugar syrup, calcium carbonate, whole milk powder, sodium alginate, sunflower oil, almonds, glucose syrup, vitamin A palmitate, ascorbic acid (to preserve), citric acid (acidifier), calcium sulfate, enzymes, beta-carotene (color), milk protein isolate, potato starch.
- Contains milk, wheat, almond, coconut.
- May contain egg, sesame, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Heat in toaster oven/3–5 minutes.
17. Brioche Style Liège Waffles $3.99/11.64 Oz
Buttery Belgian-style waffles with caramelized sugar crunch.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 250
- Fat 13g
- Carbs 30g
- Sodium 220mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 14g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil spread (vegetable oils [palm oil, coconut oil, canola oil], water, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, citric acid [acidifier]), water, cultured butter (milk, lactic acid starter culture), egg, invert sugar syrup, yeast, soy flour, salt, natural flavor, soy lecithin.
- Contains milk, egg, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Toast until warm and golden.
Final Thoughts
From ice creams to pastries and nostalgic cakes, these 17 Trader Joe’s desserts are summer gold. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, packing a picnic, or just cooling off indoors, there’s something here to satisfy every sweet tooth. Stock up while you can—these seasonal treats tend to disappear fast.
