Trader Joe’s Is Selling a $5 Limited-Edition French Dessert

EAGAN, MN, USA - MARCH 7, 2024: Trader Joe's grocery store sign and trademark logo.
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I’ve traveled to a few European countries over the years, but France always holds a special place in my heart (and stomach!). When I touch down there, the first activity I embark on is a trip to the patisserie. I meticulously scan all of the desserts and fill up my tote with delicacies to dig into. Petit fours are always a must-snag during these travels — the two-bite petite cakes are irresistible.

Trader Joe’s taps into people’s nostalgia by offering a variety of delicious foods inspired by global flavors. It regularly stocks its shelves with exciting products. So when I learned they released a version of Petit Fours, I made a mental note to grab a box the next time I visit the store.

The Petit Fours Mousse Cakes are currently in stock at Trader Joe’s for $4.99. Each pack comes with nine gorgeously decorated two-bite cakes. The petit fours come in three varieties: a rich chocolate cake layered with smooth chocolate mousse and coated in dark chocolate; a vanilla cake layered with creamy vanilla mousse, coated in a vanilla glaze, and topped with pearl sugar; and a chocolate cake filled with creamy coffee mousse, covered in a mocha glaze, and garnished with dark chocolate bits and sugar.

@Traderjoesaficionado, a creator who shares the must-have items from Trader Joe’s, announced the drop of these Petit Fours Mousse Cakes on Instagram, and shoppers could not stop waxing poetic about the return of this delicious French dessert. One person commented on the post, saying, “Last year, I had like four during the season.” While another user called out, “Love them all.”

If you pick up a pack of these Petit Fours Mousse Cakes, try pairing them with Trader Joe’s Vin De Bordeaux B by Fonbadet Bordeaux 2019. The smooth tannins of this French wine complement the rich, buttery flavors of this mousse dessert deliciously.

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