"Unless you're a skilled pastry chef, desserts aren't often the kind of dish you can whip up on the fly when the mood strikes. That's why, when the night calls for a little treat-yourself goodie, nothing beats the convenience of reaching into the freezer for something sweet and satisfying. Sure, there are popsicles and ice cream, but there are also unique treats in the freezer aisle, some of which don't even need to be enjoyed cold - all they need is a few minutes in the oven."
"Trader Joe's Rustic Apple Tarte lives up to its name with hand-folded edges, giving it a little bit of homemade wabi-sabi charm. This differentiates it from typical frozen desserts, which are usually all flash and little flavor. This tarte is the opposite; it doesn't look like much, but within its delicate pastry folds is a punch of unique taste and texture."
Frozen dessert options extend beyond popsicles and ice cream to include bakeable and otherwise underrated treats that offer convenience and surprising quality. Some frozen desserts require only a few minutes in the oven and can deliver bakery-style texture and flavor at home. Trader Joe's Rustic Apple Tarte provides an example with hand-folded pastry edges, a balanced apple compote blended with cream cheese, cinnamon, and sugar, and a sprinkle of slivered almonds for nuttiness. Many lesser-known frozen sweets have proven more impressive than expected in taste tests and deserve freezer space for varied cravings.
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