Whether it is a freshly made croissant or one of the bakery’s decadent cakes, Costco has a plethora of delicious dessert items. This month, one Costco dessert find appeared in the freezer case. Time to grab a box before it disappears from the shelf.
As many Costco shoppers know, special, limited time offerings become quick hits. The coupon discount can entice the first purchase. After enjoying that food, people flock to get another serving before it is gone.
This month, one coupon item was La Vie Gourmand Portuguese Baked Custard Tarts. The small sized, frozen desserts could be heated in the oven or air fryer. The combination of the luscious egg custard and flaky pastry is delicious.
The specialty food item is also known as Pasteis de Natas. The idea started over three centuries ago when monks used leftover egg yolks to create the pastry. A classic Portuguese dessert, it is known as one of Portugal's Seven Wonders of Gastronomy. While it is Portuguese classic, a similar type of dessert can be found across the world.
While Costco has a wide array of desserts available in warehouses, these custard desserts are a smart choice for a January launch. Not only are they small, but they are great for a big game gathering. The bite-sized desserts are easy to make, can be served warm or room temperature and can be customized.
For example, the Natas are delightful with a dusting of powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or even a chocolate drizzle. The egg custard is slightly sweet but adapts to a variety of toppings. It is one of the reasons why this dessert is a favorite world wide.
Although it is unknown whether the La Vie Gourmand Portuguese Baked Custard Tarts are a limited time offering or if they will become a staple idea, one thing is clear. Be sure to grab an extra box sooner versus later. One bite and you will be hooked on the delicious flavor.