Costco Just Introduced This Summer Dessert and Fans Are Loving It

Some of my friends who shop at Costco claim they've never so much as set foot in the bakery section. Rather, they pride themselves on being disciplined shoppers who scoop up their bulk cereal boxes and toilet paper, head to the checkout area, and call it a day.

I won't pretend that I'm capable of exercising that same level of self-control. When I go to Costco for my weekly grocery run, not only do I visit the bakery section, but I also make a point to scope out the snack aisles to see if any new products have hit the shelves. (To be fair, I also load up on things like spinach and broccoli in bulk when I go to Costco, so I figure it all evens out.)

Meanwhile, a recent SheKnows article reveals that Costco has introduced a new lemon meringue cheesecake pie into its bakery lineup. Clearly, it hasn't hit every market yet, because I've yet to see it at my local Costco. But to say that I'm excited to try it would be an understatement. And apparently I'm not the only one.

The aforementioned article said that an Instagram user shared a video of Costco's latest dessert, and it had fans swooning. But before you rush to your local Costco in search of its newest bakery creation, make sure buying it is really the right call.

You don't want to throw your money away

Costco is reportedly selling its new lemon meringue cheesecake for $19.99 (though do note that Costco prices can vary by market, so you might end up with a higher credit card tab, depending on where you live). Now when you compare that to the cost of a mega-sized dessert at your local bakery or supermarket, it might seem like a bargain.

But the one rule you should always follow when it comes to bulk buying at Costco is to only spend money on products you're convinced you'll get to use up in full before they go bad on you. If you buy food you don't manage to consume before it turns, you could end up throwing your money away.

Such is the case with Costco's latest lemony concoction. It certainly sounds delicious. And if you're tasked with bringing dessert to a friend's barbecue or family picnic, then by all means, consider this Costco find if it's available at your local store.

But otherwise, be careful about plunking down $19.99 (or whatever your local price is) for a dessert you might only end up eating half of. I mean, I'm the sort of person who tends to prioritize dessert. But chances are, a lemon meringue cheesecake only has a limited shelf life. And even I would probably struggle to consume the entire thing myself in a matter of days.

Plus, a lot of people are having a hard time managing their bills these days due to inflation. If your savings account has taken a hit, then you'll need to be really careful about extra spending -- and that unfortunately extends to Costco bakery delights.

Be on the lookout

Costco's newest creation may not be available at your local store yet, but since it's the perfect summertime treat, there's a good chance it'll make its way there sometime soon. So keep a close eye on your bakery section for lemon meringue cheesecake if money isn't tight, you have an occasion warranting a larger dessert, or you're simply confident in your ability to consume massive quantities of sweetness without getting sick in the process.