The 3 Best Frozen Desserts From Costco In 2026 So Far

No trip to Costco is complete without a stroll through the freezer department. The chain stocks a selection of high-quality frozen foods, including frozen berries, grass-fed beef patties, and tempura shrimp. Then there are the frozen desserts, including Kirkland Signature Super Premium (less air and more fat) Vanilla Ice Cream. In addition to your standard treats, Costco shoppers are privy to new desserts that aren't easy to find in other grocery stores. Now that 2026 is winding down, we looked back on the best frozen desserts available at the warehouse retailer this year. According to product reviews and general online buzz, there are three items that deserve a place in your freezer.

Costco added a new variety of ice cream sandwich in 2026 that's based on a wildly popular Korean treat. Shoppers can also indulge in a tropical sorbet assortment and adorable ice cream treats designed to look like real fruit. When shopping for these items, remember that inventories vary from place to place. Also, Costco likes to randomly move products around the store in keeping with its treasure hunt philosophy. As a result, ask an associate for help if you can't locate these frosty treats on your next shopping trip.

Samanco is the warm weather version of a popular Korean winter snack called bungeoppang, one of many street foods we wish were common in America. While the OG dessert is a fish-shaped hot pastry containing sweet red bean paste, samanco features a waffle cone exterior with ice cream filling, though red bean paste can still make an appearance. 

Samanco is a staple of Asian grocery stores, but Costco members can also find Binggrae Samanco Frozen Dairy Desserts in the chain's freezer section. Each box comes with 12 ice cream sandwiches in strawberry, chocolate, and red bean jam flavors. If you're not familiar with the flavor of red bean jam or paste, imagine a mildly sweet filling with complementary notes of earthy nuttiness.

According to a Reddit thread, one Costco member was deliciously duped by this fun item. The shopper assumed they were baked goods but "Turns out it's [a] delicious, sweet treat." A fellow commenter and Costco member also praised the treat while warning, "These are dangerous. I went through the whole box in a week." All three flavors received praise in the thread, and one person proclaimed, "The red bean turned out to be my favorite!"

Next up in our list of frozen desserts that are (almost) too cute to eat is the Island Way Sorbet Assortment. This 12-pack comes with four tropical flavors: pomegranate, mango, coconut, and red berry ruby grapefruit. They're also made with cream to ensure a smooth texture. On r/Costco, a satisfied customer said of the desserts, "Thank me later, these things are addictive." While other flavors also received praise, Costco members were especially excited about the coconut option.

At least one person on Instagram seemed confused about whether the sorbet shells were edible. We imagine the confusion stems from the word shells, which is loosely associated with frosty, creamy treats thanks to products like Magic Shell. However, these shells are actually derived from real fruit, so we'd caution against eating them. Orange peels do have some nutrients and are safe to eat, but they're extremely fibrous and bitter, which gives them an unpleasant flavor and makes them hard to digest. If you can gnaw your way through a coconut shell, we'd honestly be pretty impressed.

The Frosty Peach and Mango Fruit Shaped Ice Cream at Costco is a legitimate feast for the eyes. Available in a six-pack of peach and mango flavors, as well as matching fruit shapes, we can't get over how cute these 3D desserts are. Lest you think they're all style and no substance, a Redditor declared, "These are so good. So creamy!," while another shopper said, "These ice creams are really good! Glad to see them at Costco!"

Sadly, these desserts are seemingly hard for some members to find. In addition to comments on Reddit, a shopper on Instagram noted, "I've been to every Costco in town and have yet to even see those." It's possible that they're a regional item, which means they could make their way to other stores eventually. However, an eagle eyed Instagrammer pointed out the product label, stating, "These are so good but they have the Death Star." The Costco death star refers to an asterisk that appears on store labels when an item is to be discontinued. In either event, you should probably stock up if you happen upon these delightful desserts at your local store.