- Costco debuted a salted caramel cheesecake in the bakery department.
- The recipe features a caramel-flavored cheesecake base and a generous drizzle of salted caramel on top.
- Members offered mixed opinions, with many praising the dessert’s sweet-salty balance and creamy texture, while others felt the caramel flavor needed “more oomph.”
If your Costco runs involve anything other than giant rolls of toilet paper and slices of food court pizza, prepare to add one more item to your shopping list. Costco just debuted a Salted Caramel Cheesecake, and fans are already weighing in on whether it lives up to the hype.
The new cheesecake—a riff on the warehouse classic with a caramel-flavored cheesecake base and a generous drizzle of salted caramel on top—is currently popping up in bakery cases at warehouses nationwide. It looks like something Instagram was designed for: glossy caramel pulls, perfect layers, and a texture that promises creamy, sweet (but not too sweet) indulgence.
But as with all Costco bakery items that go viral, the real story isn’t just how it tastes—it’s what people are saying about it online.
Over on r/Costco, commenters have been dissecting every aspect of the new cheesecake. Some loved it right away: one Redditor declared, “This cheesecake was so good. Salted caramel is the perfect mix of sweet and salty.”
On Instagram, one commenter wrote, “Looks DELICIOUS. Please donate a slice to my freezer.” Another enthusiast joked that they were already mapping their trips around whether the cheesecake was in stock (the Costco energy we love to see).
Still, not everyone was ready to crown it the new king of desserts. A few Reddit commenters said they expected the caramel to be more pronounced, noting that it “could’ve used a little more oomph.” Others called it “fine,” but not quite in the same league as Costco’s seasonal pumpkin cheesecake.
There were also a handful of people pointing out the size. Each cheesecake weighs nearly five pounds and costs just $23.99. “Costco is not playing around with portion control on this one,” someone observed. So even if you prefer the classic cheesecake, you’ll still get a good deal.
If you’re into creamy, slightly indulgent desserts with a golden caramel halo, Costco’s new Salted Caramel Cheesecake seems worth a try. It’s not revolutionizing dessert, but it is delivering exactly what a lot of people want right now: a familiar classic with a twist that feels special without being overpowering.
Just be prepared for crowds, because if Reddit and Instagram are any indication, Costco dessert fans are already scooping them up fast.