Okay, these might be tiny-but they pack serious joy. I tossed a box of Mini Hold the Cone! Strawberry into my cart during a heatwave moment of weakness, and now I'm kind of obsessed. They're cute, perfectly portioned, and dangerously easy to eat. You tell yourself you're just having one... and then suddenly there are three wrappers in your hand.
The strawberry flavor is light and real (not that fake pink stuff), the chocolate shell has a great snap, and the cone? Still crunchy. I've been handing them to the kids after dinner, sneaking one with my afternoon coffee, and honestly considering stocking up in case they disappear for the season.
Flavor & Texture
The strawberry ice cream is light and creamy-not too artificial, which was my biggest concern. It tastes like real strawberry, not bubblegum. It's sweet, but not over the top, and balances perfectly with the chocolate-dipped cone. The coating has a nice crisp snap when you bite in, and the cone stays crunchy (which is kind of a miracle for frozen cones).
And the best part? There's chocolate at the bottom of the cone. You know how regular ice cream cones always leave you with that sad, soggy end? Not here. That little bonus crunch at the bottom is everything.
One cone is the perfect bite-sized treat. I love that I can give one to each kid after dinner and it doesn't feel like sugar overload. Or I can eat two and pretend I'm just being efficient.
Perfect for...
- A quick dessert when nobody wants to commit to a whole scoop
- Hiding from your kids while standing in front of the freezer
- Summer birthday parties or after-beach cooldown snacks
They're also perfect for those "I just need something sweet" moments when you don't want to bust out a whole pint of ice cream. I may or may not have had one after a Trader Joe's parking lot meltdown. They helped.
Location in Store
You'll find these in the freezer section near the other novelty desserts-usually close to the mochi, mini cheesecakes, and other frozen sweets. They come in a cute pink box, and each cone is individually nested in a tray so they don't get crushed.
Similar Products to Try
If you're into these, you should also check out:
- Mini Hold the Cone! Chocolate - The classic, and still a favorite around here
- Mini Hold the Cone! Vanilla - For the purists in the house
- Trader Joe's Chocolate Cheesecake Bites - Another bite-sized frozen dessert, perfect for adults pretending to be sophisticated
- La Vie Gourmand Baked Custard Tarts from Costco - Not ice cream, but a freezer dessert we love just as much
Also, pro tip: If you're hosting a kids' birthday party, grab a couple boxes of these, arrange them in a cone stand or cupcake liner tray, and boom-you're the fun mom.
Final Thoughts
Trader Joe's Strawberry Mini Cones are everything I want in a dessert: low effort, delicious, and gone in three bites. My only complaint is that one box doesn't last long around here. Between the kids, my husband, and "mysterious nighttime snacking," they disappear fast.
They're fun, creamy, crispy, and portion-controlled-unless you eat four. Which I never do. (Except sometimes.)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 out of 5 - baby ice cream cones forever)
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