I like to call these "Pannacotta Warriors" (ya'know, like the Terracotta Warriors from China?) Except these ominous soldiers of dessert ward off the sweet tooth munchies instead of potential tomb-robbers.
At 270 calories and 13g of fat, they're not exactly a "lite" dessert option, but they're not terrible, considering what you get...
There are peaches and blueberries, each covered in a delectable syrupy sauce, and then there's that creamy white stuff...it really tastes like high-quality custard. Considering it comes frozen, and that it only costs about $3 for two, it's surprisingly delicious.
You're supposed to defrost them for a while in the fridge, and then turn them upside down to pop them out of their little black plastic molds. I like to eat them straight out of the plastic. It's kind of like fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt, but waaaay more tasty and more fattening. I also like them only partially thawed. They're half way between ice cream and pudding that way.
My favorite side is the blueberry side. Although, the peach is nothing to complain about. Sonia likes them both equally.
$3 might seem expensive in grocery land, but if you'd buy these guys at an Italian restaurant, you'd pay at least twice as much, and you'd be lucky if you got something tastier than this. I give them Four and a half Stars out of Five, and Sonia gives them the same. Bottom line: 9 out of 10.
They have discontinued these (at least on the East Coast), with "no plans to bring them back"!!! I am very sad, have registered my complaint with the company and hope others will do the same.
ReplyDeleteThis was among the best desserts Trader Joe had to offer. Sadly it's been discontinued on the West Coast as well.
ReplyDeletethis was the best ever...I served it at dinner parties and got raves! how I wish they would bring them back!!!!!
ReplyDeletethey sell these at Vons/Pavillions and Kroger/Ralphs stores. It's by the same supplier!
ReplyDeleteDo you know who the supplier is????
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