Aldi just quietly dropped one of the fanciest frozen desserts we’ve seen from the Specially Selected line all year, and it’s coming for your freezer space. Say hello to the new Specially Selected Lemon Meringue Tartlets — buttery shortcrust nests loaded with tangy lemon curd and finished with a torch-toasted Italian meringue that looks like it belongs in a bakery case, not a $5.49 box at Aldi.
This drop lands right alongside a wave of other August arrivals we’ve been covering, including Aldi’s new PB&J Filled Crepes, proving the bakery aisle is having a serious moment this month.
What’s Actually in the Box
Each package includes two individually portioned tartlets, each weighing a little over 3 ounces. The shortcrust base is crisp and buttery, the filling is real lemon curd (tart, not artificial-tasting), and the meringue topping arrives with that signature caramelized, slightly toasted finish that makes it look restaurant-plated straight out of the box.
You’ll need to let them thaw before digging in — but with August temperatures where they are, a chilled, citrusy dessert is basically a public service.
When and Where to Find Them
Specially Selected Lemon Meringue Tartlets hit Aldi shelves nationwide on August 12, 2026, in the frozen food aisle, priced at $5.49 per box. Given how quickly Aldi’s limited-run desserts tend to sell out — see also the frenzy over its recent crab rangoon and PB&J crepes — we’d recommend grabbing a box (or three) on your first trip after they land.
Want more citrus-forward finds while you’re there? Our Aldi Crab Rangoon deal and roundup of Aldi’s fall shopping plan will help you map out the rest of your August cart before the seasonal switch flips to pumpkin everything.
The Bottom Line
At under $3 a tartlet, this is an easy way to fake a bakery-quality dessert without turning on your oven. Add it to your Aldi list before August 12 slips by — these feel like exactly the kind of limited item that vanishes from shelves fast.
