If you’re craving bakery-level desserts without the sticker shock, Aldi’s freezer section is a hidden gem. From German cakes to bite-sized pastries, these frozen finds are wallet-friendly and dangerously good. We tried 12 frozen desserts from Aldi, and let’s just say, #5 had us double-checking the label to make sure it wasn’t from a gourmet patisserie.
1. Casa Mamita Churro Bites $3.53/7.05 oz
A bite-sized twist on the fair favorite, these churro bites deliver cinnamon-sugar satisfaction straight from the oven.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Wheat flour, water, sugar, vegetable oil, cinnamon, salt, leavening agents.
Preparation Instructions:
Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 5 minutes.
2. Specially Selected Mini Cream Puffs $6.05/22 oz
Light choux pastry filled with whipped dairy cream. Elegant and airy with a sweet chill.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 60 (per piece)
- Total Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Milk, cream, sugar, flour, eggs, stabilizers.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the fridge.
3. Belmont Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Slices $2.09/6 oz
Rich, creamy cheesecake with a swirl of tangy strawberry sauce on a graham cracker crust.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 36g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 27g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients:
Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, strawberries, graham flour.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
4. Specially Selected German Marzipan Mousse Luxury Cake $9.52/21.16 oz
A luscious German sponge layered with chocolate, almond marzipan mousse, and chocolate glaze.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 23g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Almond paste, sugar, cream, chocolate, flour.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw in refrigerator for 5 hours before serving.
5. Deutsche Kuche Bienenstich Indulgent Cakes $3.94/13.6 oz
Also known as “Bee Sting Cake,” this German treat features a sweet cream filling between soft yeast cake layers topped with caramelized almonds.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 39g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Flour, cream, butter, sugar, almonds, yeast.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw for 5 hours in the refrigerator.
6. Specially Selected Assorted Chocolate Macarons $5.86/4.65 oz
Delicate French-style macarons in chocolate varieties. Lightly crisp on the outside, chewy inside.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 100 (per 2 macarons)
- Total Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Almond flour, sugar, egg whites, chocolate.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw for 30 minutes before serving.
7. Specially Selected Mini Eclairs $6.05/27.4 oz
Classic choux pastry filled with vanilla cream and topped with a chocolate glaze.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 80 (per piece)
- Total Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Milk, cream, sugar, flour, eggs, chocolate.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw for 45 minutes at room temperature.
8. Specially Selected German Cherry Chocolate Chip Luxury Cake $9.40/22.93 oz
A decadent blend of cherry, chocolate sponge, and creamy mousse. Like Black Forest cake’s cooler cousin.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Cherries, chocolate, cream, flour, eggs.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator.
9. Deutsche Kuche Donauwelle Indulgent Cakes $7.09/16.9 oz
Layered cake with vanilla and chocolate sponge, tart cherries, buttercream, and a rich chocolate topping.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 19g
- Carbs: 37g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 24g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Cherries, cocoa, cream, flour, eggs.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw 5 hours in the fridge before slicing.
10. Deutsche Kuche Apple Strudel $3.26/19.2 oz
Crispy pastry filled with spiced apple and raisin filling. A true taste of Bavaria.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 25g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Apples, raisins, flour, butter, cinnamon.
Preparation Instructions:
Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
11. Bake Shop Cheesecake Sampler $4.96/16 oz
A variety pack of rich cheesecakes including New York-style, chocolate swirl, and strawberry.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 24g
- Carbs: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 26g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients:
Cream cheese, eggs, sugar, graham crust, flavorings.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw in refrigerator for 4 hours.
12. Specially Selected Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough $3.85/16 oz
Ready-to-bake cookie dough packed with chocolate chunks and swirled caramel with sea salt.
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 130 (per cookie)
- Total Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Wheat flour, chocolate, caramel, butter, eggs, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions:
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
Final Thoughts
Aldi proves once again that gourmet flavors don’t require gourmet prices. From flaky apple strudels to mousse-filled German cakes, these frozen delights are freezer-section royalty. And yes, #5 really did taste like it came from a fancy bakery—at a fraction of the cost.
