Costco Shoppers Are Divided Over These Crust-Less Mini Cheesecakes

There are more than 120 million Costco cardholders throughout the world, according to the retailer's website. And it's not surprising that people gravitate toward the warehouse store to do their grocery shopping. Costco offers a variety of items in bulk at a competitive price. It carries grocery essentials, such as meat, fresh produce, frozen food, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items. Beyond that, the retailer offers merchandise including clothes, electronics, books, and more.

If you've ever been inside a Costco, you're likely familiar with the sweet aroma that lingers in its bakery section. Costco has a variety of desserts and baked goods, ranging from croissants and cookies to cakes and pies. Costco gets all the buzz online for its Kirkland products and selection, but especially for its dessert offerings. Instagram account @costcobuys and TikTok account @costcofoodreviews have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers from sharing the latest Costco finds and reviews. The latest dessert find, however, is gaining mixed reactions from Costco shoppers.

Junior's mini cheesecakes comes in boxes of 24, according to an Instagram post uploaded by @costcohotfinds. For $19.99, shoppers can nosh on three different cheesecake flavors: original, chocolate swirl, and strawberry swirl. In an Instagram Reel posted in November 2021 by @costcohotfinds, the account raved about the mini Junior's cheesecakes' taste and calorie count (140 calories or less per serving). "They're just the right size and taste super rich and creamy," read the caption. 

However, in a separate post, the reactions in the comments were more bitter than sweet. While many of the comments praised the dessert, a few criticized the taste, especially about the lack of crust. "A crust would make them so much better," one user commented. "Who makes crust less cheesecake??"

TikTok user @costcofoodreviews gave the mini cheesecakes a rating of nine out of 10 but said they would be better with a bottom crust. And many TikTokers agreed. "Crust is a must with cheesecake though," one person commented. "It's such an important part." Another user commented that the treats "would be perfect" for them as they don't like crust.

Cheesecake is arguably one of the most iconic desserts in America. The dessert even spawned a well-established restaurant chain: The Cheesecake Factory.

New York City restaurant Junior's boasts itself as home to the world's most famous cheesecake, having been featured in the "Sex and the City" movie and visited by presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Junior's serves New York-style cheesecake, which typically consists of a lot of heavy cream, resulting in a dense and rich texture. So when boxes of Junior's Mini Cheesecakes were found in the Costco freezer section, it's no surprise that people came flocking to the internet to dish out their thoughts.

Costco has previously sold other Junior's cheesecake products, including its key lime cheesecake and red velvet cheesecake, per @costcohotfinds. And if the Junior's cheesecakes aren't available at your Costco location, the chain has a house-brand cheesecake available for purchase.