The Trader Joe’s 3-Ingredient Snack I’m Eating on Repeat This Holiday Season

The season of cheese boards is in full swing, and there's no better place to pick up a fabulous selection of interesting yet affordable cheeses than Trader Joe's. From special edition English Cheddar to creamy French Pavé, shoppers are spoiled for choice. It’s a good thing, too—when charcuterie boards are the go-to appetizer at every holiday party, it’s easy for them to start feeling a little played out.

A few days before Thanksgiving, I found myself wandering down the TJ’s cheese aisle, searching for wedges that were interesting enough to excite my taste buds but mild enough to keep my kids happy. It’s a tricky balance, one I don’t wish on anyone, but parents everywhere know this particular dilemma all too well. I’m happy to report that I not only found a new family favorite but discovered a snack combination so good it warrants its own trip to the store.

Trader Joe's Baked Lemon Ricotta Is a Must-Have Seasonal Snack

As a ricotta lover through and through, I was immediately drawn to Trader Joe’s Baked Lemon Ricotta. It's not a new item, but it is a seasonal one, so I knew I had to act fast if I wanted to try it. I also picked up a container of the new Cranberry Ginger Chutney, hoping it would pair well with the ricotta. I had high hopes but was in no way prepared for how delicious the combo would be.

On Thanksgiving Day, as my family dug into our lunchtime cheese plate to hold us over until dinner, my husband and I took one bite and exchanged that look—you know the one. When something is so good, it’s almost silly. We kept saying, "This tastes exactly like cheesecake," and, "This is basically dessert," even though we were using multigrain crackers as the base. The slightly sweet, lemony ricotta with the zingy cranberry chutney was mind-blowingly good. Even my kids loved it, which is a holiday miracle in itself.

What to Pair With Trader Joe's Baked Lemon Ricotta

Since we couldn’t stop comparing the flavors to cheesecake, I got the idea that gingersnaps might be the perfect stand-in for the crackers. Turns out, I wasn’t the only one with this idea. A little digging revealed that many Redditors were already singing the praises of pairing the Triple Ginger Thins with the Baked Lemon Ricotta. Naturally, I had to give it a shot.

So, back to the store I went (yet another holiday miracle) to grab a box of the Triple Ginger Thins. Let me tell you—swapping in the ginger-forward, cinnamon-y cookie thins took this already amazing trio to a whole new level. Picture the most delicious lemon ricotta cheesecake you’ve ever had, with a gingersnap crust and a dollop of homemade cranberry sauce on top. That’s exactly what this snack tastes like, only deconstructed.

Sure, you could add this trio to a cheese board—but honestly, it’s so good it deserves its own serving tray. You can pick up a wedge of the Baked Lemon Ricotta for about $6 ($13.99 per pound), the Cranberry Ginger Chutney for $2.49, and the Triple Ginger Thins for $4.49. Since the ricotta and chutney are seasonal items, I recommend snagging them soon.

I can’t promise this magical snack will bring about any holiday miracles for your family, but I can guarantee it will be the talk of your next get-together.

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