Trader Joe's new Mango Sticky Rice is the week's 411-upvote dessert pick

Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice is this week's new freezer dessert worth a look, with one honest catch: the flavor is getting strong approval, while the portion is not trying to be a full meal.

A post marked New Product Alert 2026 appeared in r/traderjoes on Aug. 3 and showed 411 points, a 98.4% upvote ratio, and 67 comments when checked. 1

Trader Joe's lists the frozen dessert at $4.69 for 7.05 ounces. The box contains two individual servings: ripe mango cubes over sweet, coconut-infused glutinous sticky rice, plus two packets of fried mung beans for the final crunch. The package is labeled vegan and gluten-free. 2

The preparation is unusually simple for a dessert that normally needs a specialist grocery store or restaurant: microwave it for 50 seconds, then sprinkle on the mung beans. Trader Joe's says the mango is supplied from Thailand and frames the product as a convenient, year-round way to eat the Thai dessert khao niew mamuang. 2

The original reviewer gave it 8/10: tasty and satisfying, but small. That is the fairest shorthand for the product so far. It is a two-serving dessert, not two generous restaurant plates. 1

The comments lean positive, though they do not all want the same thing. One shopper called it a 10/10 and hoped it would stay in stock; another liked that it was vegan but thought the portion was small for the price. 34

There is also a temperature caveat. One commenter specifically disliked the idea of warm mango, while another person said the dessert was excellent as-is. If you prefer chilled mango desserts, the microwave instruction may be the make-or-break detail. 35

Heat one serving for the stated 50 seconds, add the mung beans after heating, and eat it while the rice is warm and the topping is still crisp. One box gives two people a small finish to dinner; one hungry dessert person may reasonably want more than one serving. 2

The product page does not mark it as limited time, but it does warn that price and availability can change. Treat $4.69 as the current listed price, not a guarantee for every store. 2

Buy one if you like mango, coconut, and sticky rice and want a vegan dessert that takes less than a minute to heat. The Reddit response is positive enough to justify the experiment, and the box gives you a second serving instead of forcing a larger commitment.

Skip it if you want a generous portion, dislike warm fruit, or expect the price to compete with a snack rather than a two-serving specialty dessert. Check your store's freezer before making a dedicated trip.