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Trader Joe's New Affogato Dessert Has Customers Divided — 'This Is Blasphemy' By Cassie Womack Dec. 11, 2025 1:17 pm EST
Have you ever had an idea that seemed great in theory, only to realize (too late!) that it might not actually work in execution? There may be a product buyer at Trader Joe's feeling that way right now. One of the chain's newest releases — a frozen, pre-packaged dairy-free affogato duo — is a cute concept, but it is getting mixed reactions from TJ's shoppers.
The box of desserts, which contains two affogatos for $4.49, features miniature cups of coconut milk-based non-dairy ice cream . Each cup comes with a packet of instant espresso. To make the affogato, Trader Joe's says to pour the instant coffee into a well in the ice cream

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