Thank you, Costco, for this lovely Valentine's Day dessert.
There are more than enough reasons to visit Costco on a regular basis. Whether it’s because of their best-selling items, one-of-a-kind finds or just their amazing 4-pound apple pies, we keep coming back for more. On top of all that, they make sure to keep their customers happy with loads of holiday-themed treats. The best part? They’re ALWAYS delicious!
We recently talked about the Costco Valentine’s Day cocoa bombs (which you totally need), but wait…there’s more!
What Is This Lovely Cheesecake?
If you’re looking for a serious indulgence this Valentine’s Day, you need this Costco cheesecake. Of course, this isn’t your regular, everyday plain cheesecake; it’s coated in a chocolate ganache, and the sides are lined with sprinkles. Unsurprisingly, it weighs a whopping three pounds!
There’s a whole lot of deliciousness going on here, and whether you’re in a relationship or single, this dessert is reason enough to celebrate on February 14. It can be all yours for a mere $19.99.
Instagrammer @CostcoBuys was the first to spot it, and they were thrilled to share the news:
The other Costco Valentine’s Day cake on the menu is a classic tuxedo mousse cake that’s been transformed with beautiful cursive and a plethora of tiny icing hearts. It’s bound to be delicious no matter what. I might need to buy one for later, too!
Who Makes It?
Unlike Costco’s treasured 5-pound pumpkin cheesecake, this heart-shaped treat isn’t made by the store’s bakery. Instead, it’s created by Junior’s, a name bakery fans will most certainly recognize. Junior’s is a New York-based chain that has mastered the art of making cheesecakes.
How Long Is the Cheesecake Available?
If your heart is yearning for this heart, it looks like you’ll only have a week or two to get your hands on one.
You’ll have to make the trip to Costco soon—like, probably this week—to snag this treat before it’s gone. While you’re there, pick up these things chefs buy at Costco to build your perfect Valentine’s meal.
Pretty heart-shaped cookies are a fun way to brighten any romantic occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
Go to Recipe
Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don't even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
This lovely and luscious treat is rumored to have been the favorite dessert of European royalty long ago. I know that it's won the hearts of everyone I've ever made it for. Enjoy! —Lorene Milligan, Chemainus, British Columbia
You get the flavor of a snickerdoodle plus the texture of a shortbread in these cute heart cookies. Bake them for your sweeties, or make the cookies together to create fun memories! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Here’s a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart shape of the raspberry meringue. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cool, fruity and creamy, these gelatin valentine cutouts are noticeably richer than plain gelatin. They're a fun finger food that can be easily cut into whichever shape you'd like for any holiday or theme.
—Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
Editor's Tip: Need a heart-shaped cookie cutter or baking pan? This guide to Valentine's Day baking gear can help you find the perfect baking accessories for the holiday.
These no-fail lemon cookies have become an annual tradition. They're a wonderful homemade Valentine's Day treat. —Kristen Stecklein, Glendale, Wisconsin
Heart-shaped foods don't have to be sweet! Use a heart cookie cutter to make the topper for this wonderfully warming soup. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas
I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed a few ingredients to suit my family's taste. My children really enjoy this candy pizza. Get the kids to help you spread the toppings over the heart-shaped dough. —Becky Thesman, Enid, Oklahoma
I make rich, fudgy cookies that taste like brownies with a marshmallow filling. I usually use heart-shaped cutters, but I've also left them uncut and filled with pink marshmallow creme.—Kelly Ward, Stratford, Ontario
I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out super nutty and soft. My children love to decorate the cookie with frosting, sprinkles and some creativity. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Sweethearts of all ages will have a delightful time sprinkling these fun personal heart pizzas with whatever tasty toppings they love most. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect valentine for loved ones. —Jo Ellen Helmlinger, Columbus, Ohio
For special events, my mother would bring these cookies to the rural school I attended. She decorated each cookie with a student's name written in frosting.—Sally Gores, Almena, Wisconsin
This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the delectable results are well-worth it. I bake the tender jam-filled hearts when I need something fancy to serve for Valentine's Day or other special occasions. —Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin
I enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I've been making it ever since. —Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa
Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Emily adores both food and writing, so combining those passions as a writer for Taste of Home makes perfect sense. Her work has also appeared in Birds & Blooms and on TV Insider. When she’s not eating peanut butter straight from the jar, you'll find her running or birdwatching. Emily is currently a journalism graduate student at the University of Missouri.
Having always wanted a career in writing, Melany couldn't have found a better place than Taste of Home to begin. When she's not scribbling in her notebook or working at her computer, she can be found experimenting with new recipes or relaxing with a book and her cats.