Costco’s Now Stocking The Cutest Viral Dessert Around

Costco…you know how to get people talking. We’d say that checking out what’s new at Costco has become a ritual, but to be honest, we don’t need to – we hear about what’s going on there almost constantly, because the store is so good at stocking items that cause a stir. For a store whose business model relies on a fairly utilitarian principle (be practical, think ahead, stock up, save money), it’s not afraid to be flashy and stock conversation starters amongst its regular groceries.

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Its latest drop is a testament to this. Costco is now stocking a pair of frozen desserts that have been in a near-constant state of virality for the last couple of years. It may not have been first off the mark, but we’re there now. Let’s discuss.

3D Peach & Mango Desserts: Very Aesthetic

Over the last couple of weeks, the likes of everyone’s favorite Costco sleuth @costcohotfinds and the good people of Reddit have spotted Frosty Fun Peach & Mango 3D Fruit Shaped Frozen Desserts in the store’s freezer section. These desserts, which cost $11.49 for a pack, are undeniably incredibly cute: In each box, you get six peach and mango-shaped desserts on their own pedestal, filled with creamy ice cream. They’re for eating, yes – but they’re also for gazing at in wonder, while considering the modern state of food production.

These desserts have been increasingly stocked in stores like H Mart over the last few years, and a lot of customers who have tried them are big fans. “These are ridiculously good,” said one person on Reddit, while others have pointed out that the price at Costco is significantly lower than what they’ve paid to buy them elsewhere. A lot of people are clearly excited about this one. So far, the dessert has shown up in stores in LA and Texas, and it’s not entirely clear whether they’ll be available everywhere. Such is the way with a lot of Costco’s products.

A Word Of Warning

Although the general feeling around the arrival of Frosty’s 3D desserts at Costco is one of excitement, one commenter on @costcohotfinds’ Instagram reel pointed out a potential problem. “They have a cancer warning on the back,” they said. 

A further exchange below the original comment seemed to reveal that the commenter was referring to the Proposition 65 warning displayed on the back of many packaged products in California, which alerts customers to the potential presence of chemicals and ingredients that could cause cancer, including heavy metals and food dyes. A full list of chemicals included in the Proposition 65 list can be found here.