Why start attempting an ice box cake when you’ve got dessert just waiting to be served?

The frozen section of the store has so many gems, it’s hard to decide what to choose.

But making these babies from scratch requires a Herculean amount of effort.

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Not only do you need the right equipment (sorry, who really has ramekins?

Bonus points for serving with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Got an air fryer?

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Stick them in there for 15 minutes.

TJ’s recommends sprinkling them with cinnamon and pairing with a cup of strong coffee.

Be forewarned, though.

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Coffee Bean Hold the Cone!

Mini Ice Cream Cones

All true TJ’s fans know the pleasure of amini cone.

The cones themselves are unique in that they’re not plain, but chocolate sugar cones.

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They’re also lined with the chocolatey coating that tops the ice cream.

The only problem with these is that it’s hard to stop at just one or two.

That’s a citrusy win-win in our book.

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Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches

Who doesn’t associate warm weather with the delights of a Chipwich?

Coated in the most delicious mini chocolate chips, this dessert is a winner of epic proportions.

New York Deli Style Cheesecake

Why cross bridge or tunnel to eat like a real New Yorker?

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Serve with homemade whipped cream to elevate this easy treat.

Trader Joe’s Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches

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