If you’re on the hunt for the perfect spring treat, Trader Joe’s has dropped a new dessert that’s practically sunshine in tart form. The Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes, imported from France, just hit freezer shelves and have already sparked a frenzy among TJ’s fans. With a buttery crust, tangy curd, and fluffy meringue, this $5 find is everything we love about springtime snacking—elevated.
Why We Love This
These Passion Fruit Meringue tartelettes are giving bakery-level elegance without the effort. They’re pre-made, perfectly portioned, and feel like a decadent indulgence straight out of a Parisian patisserie. For $4.99/7.05 oz, it’s a sweet luxury that’s actually affordable—and ideal for treating yourself or impressing guests without breaking a sweat.
Taste Review
Expect a vibrant burst of tart passion fruit on the first bite, mellowed by the sweetness of the meringue and the richness of the buttery shortbread crust. The flavor is balanced and refreshing—sweet, but not cloying. The passion fruit curd is smooth and zingy, and the meringue has just the right amount of fluff to keep things light.
Look Review
These tartelettes are stunning. The crust is golden and crisp, filled with sunny yellow curd and topped with a toasted swirl of meringue. They look impressively fancy for a frozen dessert and would easily pass for something homemade or from an upscale bakery.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 21g
- Protein: 2g
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
Simply thaw in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours before serving. No baking or reheating required. Enjoy chilled for the ideal tart-meets-creamy experience. For a quicker fix, some customers enjoy them straight from the freezer—seriously.
Versatility of Use
- These tartelettes make a great:
- Date-night dessert
- Afternoon tea pairing
- Brunch table addition
- Mini celebratory treat
- Solo sweet fix (no judgment!)
- Serve them whole or slice one in half to share—they’re rich enough to satisfy in smaller portions too.
What Customers Say
Trader Joe’s fans are raving online:
- “INCREDIBLE!!!!”
- “I need one every night!”
- “Nice and tart with good passion fruit flavor… 10/10.”
- “I ate this straight out of the freezer.”
- “Best dessert there in a long time.”
The Reddit buzz confirms it: these tartelettes are a must-try.
Final Say
If you see Trader Joe’s Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes in the frozen aisle, grab them while you can. They’re a limited-time spring exclusive, and with glowing reviews, they won’t last long. Whether you’re hosting or just craving a taste of spring, this $5 dessert is worth every bite.
