Pumpkinpalooza: Our Trader Joe's autumn taste test
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Pumpkinpalooza: Our Trader Joe's autumn taste test
"This year Trader Joe's is presenting the brioche as a sliced loaf instead of a pull-apart bread - and perhaps tweaked the recipe too. The result? For the first time, this sweet bread rose to the top in our tasting. "The brioche is nice because the pumpkin is pretty subtle, just a little spiced swirl within the soft slice," one taster commented. We agreed it would be nice toasted with butter and yummy as French toast."
"Pumpkin Mini Sheet Cake ($5.99): Nothing but praise for this tasty sheet cake slathered with cream cheese frosting. "The creamy icing and melt-in-your-mouth cake makes this one of the top snacks this year," one said. "Moist, well-spiced; cream cheese frosting is rich but not overpowering," said another. This cake is small but rich; a little square goes a long way toward scratching that itch for dessert."
Trader Joe's 2025 pumpkin lineup includes returning bestsellers and a few new items. A newsroom purchased multiple snacks and treats and conducted an informal taste test. The Pumpkin Brioche Twist, now sold as a sliced loaf, emerged as the top pick for its subtle pumpkin spice, soft texture, and versatility toasted or as French toast. The Pumpkin Mini Sheet Cake received praise for moist, well-spiced cake and balanced cream cheese frosting. The Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps paired with Pumpkin Cream Cheese also scored well as a popular combo. Tasters noted playful excess but found several items genuinely delicious.
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