Move over, coffee tiramisu — there’s a bright, sunny new version in town, and Trader Joe’s shoppers are absolutely losing it over it. The $5.99 Lemon Tiramisu has officially landed in the frozen section, and early reviews are in: this Italian import is a 9 out of 10 that you’ll want to grab before it disappears for good.
What Exactly Is Trader Joe’s Lemon Tiramisu?
TJ’s Lemon Tiramisu is a frozen Italian dessert — and yes, it’s actually imported from Italy, which the packaging mentions in impressively tiny font. Each $5.99 box contains two individual servings, putting the price point on par with the fan-favorite classic Italian Tiramisu that already has a cult following. The lemon version swaps out the traditional espresso soak for a bright, sweet-tart lemon syrup, layering it over mascarpone cheese and classic ladyfinger biscuits soaked in lemon flavor.
It comes frozen, and the official instructions say to thaw it for eight hours in the fridge. But savvy shoppers have found a shortcut: two hours at room temperature followed by another two hours in the refrigerator gets you to perfect texture in half the time.
How Does It Taste? Reviewers Are Obsessed
The verdict from the Trader Joe’s fan community is overwhelmingly positive. Food blogger Nathan Rodgers of What’s Good at Trader Joe’s — one of the most trusted TJ’s review sources online — gave it a near-perfect 9 out of 10 stars, calling it “intensely lemony” and “scrumptious.” His wife agreed, and they said they’d buy it again in a heartbeat.
“First bite? A delightful wave of bright lemon washes over your tongue. It’s lemon on lemon on lemon — and the mascarpone and ladyfinger cookies are just bursting with sticky sweet and satisfyingly sour lemon citrus brilliance.”— What’s Good at Trader Joe’s
Texture-wise, think tres leches cake meets classic tiramisu: a soft, spongy ladyfinger base soaked in sweet-tart lemon syrup, topped with smooth, creamy mascarpone. The balance between the two layers has shoppers particularly impressed. Fans on Reddit spotted the product before it officially landed on shelves and were already counting down — “I love me some lemon desserts, so I’ll deffo be trying this,” wrote one excited Redditor.
The Best Trader Joe’s Dessert Deals Right Now
At $5.99 for two generous individual servings, the Lemon Tiramisu is a fantastic value for a premium imported Italian dessert. Each cup is actually large enough to serve two people as a light dessert — so you’re realistically looking at four servings from a single $5.99 box if you’re sharing. That’s incredible bang for your buck compared to restaurant tiramisu, which can easily run $10–$15 a plate. If you love finding deals on high-quality frozen desserts, this one belongs in your cart.
Don’t Wait — It’s Seasonal
Here’s the important part: the Lemon Tiramisu appears to be a seasonal item. That means it won’t be on shelves forever — this is exactly the kind of product that sells out fast and disappears before everyone gets a chance to try it. Trader Joe’s shoppers know the drill: when something this good shows up, you grab it now and ask questions later.
Look for it in the frozen desserts section at your local Trader Joe’s. Given the buzz already building online, this one is going to move fast. Stock up — reviewers noted that tucking an extra box in the freezer is a very smart move (just make sure you have room).
Your Turn
Have you spotted the Trader Joe’s Lemon Tiramisu at your store yet? Drop a comment below and let us know what you think — we want to hear if it lives up to the hype! And if you’re a Trader Joe’s superfan, check out more of our favorite TJ’s finds so you never miss a viral product again.
