TJ's new Cherry Almond Kringle is the week's big Reddit-approved find

Trader Joe's new Cherry Almond Kringle is the grocery find getting the clearest early yes from r/traderjoes this week. A July 18 post tagged "New Product Alert 2026" reached 836 points, 99 comments, and a 99.4% upvote ratio when checked. 1

The pastry is made by Wisconsin's O&H Danish Bakery, not by Trader Joe's itself. It combines tart Montmorency cherries from Door County with almond paste, 36 layers of flaky pastry, and vanilla icing. 2

A July 21 Trader Joe's grocery haul listed the Cherry Almond Kringle at $9.99. 3 The pastry weighs one and a half pounds and can serve up to 12 people, so it is closer to a bring-to-the-table dessert than an impulse snack. 4

The flavor should land between fruit tart and almond pastry. O&H describes the cherry filling as paired with smooth, rich almond paste, while the shopper who tried it found the cherry pleasantly tart but the almond flavor more restrained. 2 1

The original poster's review is specific rather than blanket praise: the cherry had "a nice tartness," the jam was smooth, and the almond note was muted enough that they might not have guessed it from the label. They still ranked it close to their favorite almond and raspberry Kringles, ahead of the cheesecake and pumpkin versions. 1

There is one useful caution in the replies. A commenter questioned whether the filling felt sparse, while another said the classic almond Kringle is sweet enough that a little filling goes a long way. That makes this a better bet for shoppers who want flaky pastry with a bright fruit edge than for anyone expecting a dense, jam-heavy center. 5

Trader Joe's has introduced this as a new summer flavor, and Allrecipes reports that it is available nationwide for a limited time or while supplies last. The exact rollout can vary by location. 4

O&H says the Cherry Almond Kringle is available through local Trader Joe's stores, not through O&H's own shops or website. In other words, do not plan on ordering it from the bakery online, and check your local store before making a special trip. 2

Buy it if you like tart cherry, lightly almond-scented pastry, and desserts meant to share. The $9.99 price buys a large, up-to-12-serving Kringle, and the Reddit response is unusually strong for a brand-new flavor. Skip it if your ideal Kringle has a loud almond flavor or a thick, overflowing filling. If you find one, warming a slice and adding ice cream is the obvious move.