The Aldi Frozen Dessert Reddit Thinks Is Better Than The Restaurant Version
Many from-scratch desserts take maximum effort to pull off, which is why eating them at a restaurant is such a treat. The Italian classic, tiramisu, is one of those dishes. This decadent layered dessert is typically made with ladyfingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone whipped with cream, and eggs, all dusted in cocoa powder. But according to the internet, you neither need to make tiramisu from scratch nor visit a restaurant to get the perfect bite — just head to your neighborhood Aldi and hit up the frozen aisle.
Just like the best desserts at Costco, the Specially Selected Tiramisu at Aldi is getting rave reviews online. According to a Reddit thread, the dessert tastes even better than at a restaurant. "Guess I'll be spending an extra $8 every time I go to Aldi now," said one commenter. "[I]t is way too good. Better than any Tiramisu I've ever had from a restaurant. Perfection." The boxed dessert can be found in the frozen section and is reportedly priced around $7.59, although that information is not listed on Aldi's website. And unlike the affordable boxed cake mix that Aldi customers love, Reddit commenters claim the tiramisu is only offered seasonally.
Aldi customers have been waiting for this tiramisu to make a comeback
According to Aldi customers on Reddit, the Specially Selected Tiramisu was available in 2024 but was only around for a limited time. Reportedly, the tiramisu cost only $4.99 this last time it was on store shelves. One excited customer commented, "I gasped when I saw these back in stock." Another posted, "Are they back!!?? These are THE BEST." A third Redditor excitedly exclaimed, "These are better than Restaurant Tiramisu. I posted about this last year too and they have made a comeback!!"
Aldi's version of tiramisu is made with Marsala wine and instant coffee-soaked ladyfingers, as well as a layer of mascarpone cream topped with cocoa powder. It's ready to serve after thawing in the fridge for six hours and will last up to three days refrigerated. Many Reddit comments lamented the self-control it takes to eat just one serving of Aldi's tiramisu, so don't expect leftovers.
Each 500-gram box represents six suggested servings, but as one Reddit commenter claimed, they're "Not sure how I can have only ⅙ of the cake per the serving suggestion!" The next time you need to whip up a dessert for a dinner party, consider grabbing a restaurant-worthy Specially Selected Tiramisu from Aldi — you can even stock up since they are kept in the freezer.