Trader Joe’s Is Selling a $7 Limited-Edition French Cheese I’m Bringing to Every Holiday Party

Cheese is practically a food group, in my opinion, so I’ll really savor any type. But when you tap into the world of curds, you’ll discover tons of unique routes producers take while crafting the wheels and wedges you love to dig into. One particular method that many makers use involves ripening cheese in a fashion that makes it soft and melty rather than hard and crumbly. 

Trader Joe’s, known for its spectacular cheese selection, just released a new wheel that shoppers cannot stop obsessing over. The grocery store just stocked it’s refrigerated section with Fromage Pavé, a French soft-ripened cheese, but the kicker is that the $6.99 gem is only available for a limited time. 

The Fromage Pavé from Trader Joe’s has a texture similar to brie, but it’s even creamier and decadent. It has a mild taste, so if you’re not a fan of pungent or earthy wheels, this cheese will be right in your alley. It’s buttery and spreadable so that you can schmear it onto lavash crackers, toasted bread, or spicy salami.  

Creators on TikTok have been waxing poetic about this new Trader Joe’s cheese drop, and shoppers cannot stop obsessing about this seasonal find. One person commented on a clip detailing this release, saying, “I buy eight every year. It’s the best.” While another user called out, “Everyone at my last dinner party was loving it!”

If you’re planning on hosting a holiday event this year, Trader Joe’s has stocked its shelves with plenty of delicious cheeses to pick from. They recently released a Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese, which fans are saying has a rich cheesecake-like texture. If you’re looking for a warm, melty cheese, you have to pick up the brand’s microwavable fondue, which our editors recently tried and absolutely loved.