Aldi Fans Swear By This Frozen Bakery Dessert That's Made From Scratch

Aldi, the discount grocery chain originally founded in Germany, offers a unique shopping experience — and if you've never been to one of the chain's locations before, you might want to check out our guide for your first time shopping at Aldi. As you poke around the shelves, you'll encounter all the classic pantry, fridge, and freezer staples, plus a few obscure goodies. Not every food item here is a favorite, but there are plenty of delicious Aldi foods that taste like they're homemade. And one particularly beloved frozen dessert offering you can find at Aldi is pie from The Village PieMaker. 

The Village PieMaker website notes that "Our pies are handcrafted in small batches with care and attention to every detail. We select premium quality fruit and make our fillings from scratch—never from a can." These made-from-scratch pies come in around a dozen varieties, including apple, pumpkin, peach, and cherry. Unlike a lot of frozen pastries, these pies come with a short, simple ingredients list that isn't bogged down with fillers and preservatives. They retail at Aldi for around $15 for a 3-pound pie.

When it comes to niche food items at specific grocery stores, they usually end up completely disregarded or become a major cult favorite. The Village PieMaker pies are in the latter class — people absolutely love them, frequently singing their praises on social media. Even though some pie recipes are actually easy as pie, Aldi shoppers say this frozen version comes pretty darn close to the taste of a fresh-baked treat, and all you have to do is pop it in the oven.

One Reddit user said of Village PieMaker's strawberry rhubarb pie, "This pie is really excellent ... Maybe the best crust I have had on a supermarket pie. The filling was excellent as well." On the same thread, another user was even more complimentary, claiming that this was the "[b]est pie I've ever eaten in my life, full stop."

And it's not just the strawberry rhubarb version that is causing a stir. Another Reddit user raved about both the apple and pumpkin versions, saying they particularly enjoyed the "[n]ot too sweet, flaky buttery crust." They went on to say, "[D]o not sleep on them. If anyone knows anywhere else that sells them more consistently, let me know because I'm in love." The Village PieMaker's products are an elusive Aldi item, so keep your eyes peeled for this popular pastry the next time you're grocery shopping.