Trader Joe’s ’12/10′ Seasonal Treat Won’t Be Back Until Next Year—but Target Has It Now

Almost all banana pudding is good, but not all banana pudding is famously good. We’d have to give it up for Magnolia Bakery, which takes the top spot for crafting a world-famous banana pudding that’s truly unmatched.

Next, we’ll give a shoutout to our Best Banana Pudding recipe—an all-time classic everyone should have in their repertoire. With over 1,000 five-star reviews, it’s a fan favorite for a reason (besides, this is our ranking system).

And following that, we’ve got to hand it to Trader Joe’s for its Banana Pudding Ice Cream. Sure, it might not be the traditional dessert, but fans say this frozen take “tastes just like banana pudding, but chilled.” In fact, this seasonal treat might be the most popular ice cream Trader Joe’s sells, with fans calling it a “12/10” and saying it “might be the best ice cream [they’ve] ever tasted!”

Trader Joe’s beloved Banana Pudding Ice Cream is one shoppers wait all year for. But, last spotted in April, its short spring season tends to come and go in a blink.

Now, however, it seems banana pudding ice cream season has officially restarted—at Target.

Target Introduces New Banana Pudding Ice Cream

If you’re a fan of the famous TJ’s treat, you’ll want to check out the latest ice cream to hit Target’s freezer aisle: Banana Pudding Ice Cream.

Target’s Favorite Day ice cream clearly takes cues from the Trader Joe’s original but adds its own twist. While TJ’s version blends banana purée, vanilla wafer cookie bits, and a rich salted caramel swirl, Target’s pint features banana ice cream with a whipped-cream–flavored swirl and vanilla wafer pieces.

But, from early fan reviews, both are equally tempting. Shoppers are calling Target’s version “fantastic” and “the best flavor ever.” The banana pudding ice cream options only keep expanding—and we bet with a drizzle of salted caramel and a dollop of whipped cream, it’s even more over-the-top delicious.

There’s just one catch: Like TJ’s cult-favorite version, Target’s isn’t here to stay. “Limited Offering” is printed right across the pint—much to fans’ dismay.

“This was so good! Please keep this permanently!” one reviewer begged. “It’s too dang good to take it away!” added another.

The 16-ounce pint is available now for $2.99. So, if you’ve been missing Trader Joe’s classic or are curious about how Target’s copycat stacks up, don’t wait too long to make a Target run.

After all, banana pudding—frozen or not—is a treat we’ll love through all the seasons.