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Published on Jan. 14, 2025
Do you find yourself spending way too much for a morning pastry, just to have it feel skimpy and unsatisfying? The latest bakery specialty from Costco is so much better than that.
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If you’ve ever wondered if a Costco membership is worth it, an argument can be made that it pays for itself in the bakery section alone. The budget-friendly Costco cakes are ready to feed a crowd and can even be customized and decorated for parties. There are jumbo-sized muffins, bagels and baguettes galore. And their gargantuan butter croissants are nothing short of legendary.
And as much as we love their current offerings, Costco’s new flaky, buttery pastry knocks everything else out of the water. It’s time to talk about the brand-new almond croissant pastry at Costco.
What is the Costco almond croissant pastry?
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The latest addition to the Costco bakery section is a twist on the classic French delicacy. This treat takes everything you love about a buttery croissant and kicks it up a notch with the addition of an almond filling, sliced almonds on top, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Available right now, these almond croissants are certainly sweeter than their original croissant counterparts. Also, they aren’t in the traditional crescent moon shape. Instead, the dough is folded over a decadent marzipan-flavored center and baked in a muffin tin. The folded shape and sweet taste almost reminded me of a large kouign-amann at first glance.
With this pastry, every bite is more interesting than the last. The pleasant crunch from the almond topping is a delightful contrast to the tender, sweet almond center. Even though something like this could easily become dense, the light, flaky layers of the pastry keep it from being overwhelming. These pastries taste great right out of the box, or they can be warmed up for a few minutes in the oven for that fresh-from-the-bakery experience.
How long will it be in stores?
It’s hard to know if a product spotted in Costco is a limited-time only deal. The retailer frequently rotates inventory to keep every visit new and exciting. This is especially true in the bakery, where seasonal treats rotate in and out. Since we won’t know for sure how long these almond croissant pastries will stick around, it is definitely worth it to run over there and stock up.
At a time when grocery store prices seem to be going up and up, Costco has dropped the price of its Kirkland products. These pastries come in a package of six for $11.99, making each one about $2.00. I think that’s a steal since these huge treats are a better deal than you’d find in a coffee shop or bakery.
Even if you can’t get through the whole package of six right away, they can certainly be individually wrapped and frozen to enjoy later.