The Costco Holiday Dessert That Belongs In Your Shopping Cart

In a season rich with merriment and gatherings of loved ones, seasonal dishes and desserts are key to establishing the atmosphere of the holiday season. To many convenience-minded shoppers, one of the earliest harbingers of the holiday season is Costco's Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie. When this pie, flavored with seasonings that make up the pumpkin spice blend like cinnamon and nutmeg, hits the shelves, you know the season's festivities are getting started.

This dessert is a must-grab if you're planning to attend a holiday gathering. Despite the relatively low price, a Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is large enough for 12 people to enjoy. With a soft, buttery crust and appetizing consistency, it is a wonder that this treat is usually sold under $10 (though, of course, that can vary from location to location). 

In fact, it's one of the best Costco holiday desserts out there, according to our own Foodie reviewer. Pumpkin pie deserves a spot in your shopping cart because of its remarkable flavor and texture, all of which comes at a very agreeable size and price. If you manage to get your hands on this hot commodity, it is worth noting that some people freeze the pie right away to avoid any unappetizing condensation building up within the container.

As the weather changes and the year comes to a close, pumpkin pies become increasingly difficult to find on store shelves. Such a time may bring you motivation to upgrade homemade pumpkin pie recipes or explore other dessert options. But, if you don't quite have the motivation or time, you have other Kirkland Signature options available to spread cheer and ring in the new year.

If pies are the only thing that will scratch that culinary itch, the Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie or Apple Pie are also great choices (the apple pie was especially well-regarded by our reviewer). The former sports a rich partnership between chocolate and peanut butter while the latter is filled with cinnamon-apple goodness that will fill the void created by the absence of pumpkin pie.

The Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake is also a popular choice. Even though this is a chocolate lover's dream dessert, it is far from monotonous. With white chocolate and chocolate mousses contrasting each other and brownie chunks for texture, this cake is rich enough to ease the sorrow of not having a slice Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie on your plate.