There is no shortage of oversized desserts at Costco right now. Not only can you pick up a 12-inch, nearly 4-pound pumpkin pie ahead of Thanksgiving, but eagle-eyed Costco shoppers have also spotted the return of huge tiramisu cakes in stores, as well.
Perfect for serving at parties (or for a party of one), Costco’s Kirkland Signature Tiramisu Bar Cake reportedly retails for around $15.99 and weighs a hefty 38 ounces, or about two-and-a-half pounds. Because tiramisu is highly perishable, shoppers can find it in the store bakery’s refrigerated section. Or if you can’t get to a Costco in person, you can also order it online via Instacart.
“Coffee, chocolate, and cake all in one? This Tiramasu Bar Cake is like a little slice of Italy right in Costco! This also happens to be one of my Costco bakery favorites!” Instagram user @Costcobuys wrote in the caption of a photo of the cakes:
Costco’s tiramisu cake has reportedly been around for years but is not always in stock. However, if the comments on left on @CostcoBuys’ Instagram post are any indication, the dessert has a cult-like following.
“Tiramisu is my favorite dessert. I had the Costco one a year or so ago and it was probably the best one I had ever had!” wrote commenter @ktotey.
According to a review on CostCuisine.com, Costco’s tiramisu tastes “just as good as restaurant quality tiramisu.”
“The cake was very light and fluffy, the whipped cream icing and mousse is smooth and rich and not overly sweet,” reads the review. “The flavors are quite bold and complex, you could definitely taste the coffee, cream cheese and mascarpone cheese.”
Not unlike typical tiramisu, the tiramisu cake from Costco features three layers of plain white cake — each coated with coffee and covered in icing — while the top of the cake is dusted in a light layer of cocoa. The whole thing weighs a whopping 38-ounces and retails for a cool $18.99.
The inventor begs to differ. Roberto Linguanotto, a Venetian pastry chef who is often credited with the invention of tiramisu back in the 1960s, says that his creation is expensive because of the espresso used in another essential component to the dessert: espresso-soaked ladyfingers (via The Straits Times).
Can I make tiramisu in advance? Once made, tiramisù can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Tiramisù should not be left out, so once served, leftovers should be refrigerated immediately.
She says tiramisu is like a beautiful song made of tastes. Each part is really important to make the whole flavor – strong coffee, creamy mascarpone, and a small touch of cocoa all create its unique flavor. This idea matches with what today's sweet treat fans want, which is a mixture of flavors in their desserts.
Tiramisu offers a more robust coffee flavor, as the ladyfingers retain a concentrated espresso hit. Tiramisu cake, however, tends to have a milder coffee taste, with the sponge distributing the flavor more evenly.
Costco offers two options for special-order cakes: a 10-inch round cake (serves 16) and a half sheet cake (serves 48). Prices may vary based on location and special-order options.
The airy, light texture of true Italian authentic tiramisu comes primarily from whipped eggs. It's what gives the tiramisu an ethereally light and creamy quality.
If you're hoping to stumble across a large sheet cake in the warehouse bakery, you may be disappointed. Costco doesn't keep ready-made sheet cakes on its shelves, so you'll have to go into the warehouse at least two days in advance to place your order.
Okay, here's the most important answer you're looking for: It actually tastes good. Reviewers of the Costco tiramisu cake aren't just gaga for the balance, the flavor profiles, the consistency, the size, and the price — they actually love eating it.
Although the core ingredients still remain the same, this dish is often tweaked from chef to chef. Tiramisu is also known to have quite an interesting history in Italian brothels. It is believed that the dessert was created inside the brothels of Treviso, to act as a pleasure-seeking aid to clients.
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Unlike most other sweets, tiramisu captivates the taste buds with a harmonious melody. In essence, tiramisu is a delicate balancing act between rich, creamy mascarpone cheese and robust, aromatic espresso. The first bite's luscious sweetness quickly gives way to the coffee's depth and delicate bitterness.
It's hard to choose a top pick from Costco's bakery, but the Costco cakes are a fan favorite. They come at a great value, but more importantly, pretty much everyone will love them. The cakes themselves are fluffy, while the mousse fillings and buttercream frostings are smooth and sweet but not too rich.
The only certainty for a tiramisu wine pairing is that the wine must be sweet. If the creamy, oily texture of the mascarpone inspires you to pair it with sparkling wine, you need to choose one with the right structure to withstand the coffee's persistent flavor.
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