Aldi Apple Mascarpone Strudel Defies Expectations

Aldi has a reputation for being a highly affordable grocery chain. Many of its private label products are major hits with shoppers, with one recent selection causing Aldi fans on Reddit to express some pretty high praise. The store's apple mascarpone strudel is receiving rave reviews from shoppers, with one person stating, "Aldi nailed it," when discussing the fancy dessert. Another shopper, who was equally impressed, said "Aldi is the star of doing food how it looks and tastes [and] how the customer expects."

Along with the apple version that so many people adore, Aldi also offers a cherry variety. Both come from the chain's Specially Select brand, which Aldi introduced to U.S. stores in 2013. Specially Selected is the retailer's line of gourmet items and features many distinct foods, such as cheese and coffee. The Specially Selected brand is still going strong 10 years later, as people can't seem to get enough of the brand's mascarpone strudels.

According to an Aldi fan on TikTok, the store's cherry mascarpone strudel is just as delicious as the apple variety. Per the video, the treat retails for $3.99 and is "perfect for sharing" thanks to its substantial size. The dessert can be easily heated in the oven, which makes it ideal for a quick treat for a weekday dinner or as an accompaniment to a fancier holiday meal.

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As one might expect, the comment section was filled with nothing but praise for both types of strudel. One commenter stated, "I tried the apple and it was delicious." Another person praised the cherry as "very good" but warned "The cherry flavor here is deeper and more tart than your typical cherry pie filling." Yet another commenter also recommended the chain's chocolate croissants, which they said offered a flavor "exactly like Starbucks." While you may be eager to sample the new dessert, keep in mind that popular items don't last for a very long time at Aldi.

While selection typically varies from location to location, both the cherry and apple mascarpone strudel have been included as part of the chain's Aldi Finds deals. However, Finds are limited to one week only, which means that the product may no longer be available once the new week's finds are stocked. It's true that some Aldi finds make a triumphant return if shoppers express a great interest in them, but you can't always bank on that. As a result, it's important for customers to be fully aware of upcoming Finds to ensure they can visit their nearest location as soon as possible.

In this case, you can check out Aldi's website, which features the most recent finds, as well as those for the next week. You can also time your trip to Aldi to ensure you get there as soon as new finds become available. Most locations re-stock finds on Sunday or Wednesday, it just depends on the policy at your nearest location. You can also sign up for the Aldi newsletter, which delivers information on weekly specials and deals right to your mailbox.