Your favorite thing about your grocery store boo, Trader Joe? He always stocks his shelves with crowd-pleasing appetizers, low-lift mains, unconventional snacks and dreamy desserts. Below, you'll find 11 new favorites to shop this May, from a drool-worthy salad kit to a hyper-regional candy you've likely never tried before. Fetch your roomiest tote bag—it's time to shop.
What’s New at Trader Joe’s in May? Shrimp Scampi, Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes and More
Korean rice balls FTW
Vegetarians rejoice: This soy-based take on a weeknight classic is an uncanny substitute for the real thing. It's packed with Italian-inspired seasonings (onion! garlic powder! basil!), plus mushroom powder for a meaty boost of umami.
This mélange of jimmies, multicolored confetti and white hearts and flowers gets its vibrant hues from fruit and veggie juices and spirulina. Use the sprinkles on cupcakes, cookies, ice cream sundaes, pancakes, brownies and everything in between.
5. Milk Chocolate-Covered Honeycomb Candy
Have you ever had the pleasure of eating sponge candy, also known as seafoam candy or cinder candy? The airy, caramelized confection hails from Buffalo, New York, but now you can get it at your local TJ's without making the trek upstate.
6. Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes
Straddling the line between luxuriously rich and light-as-clouds delicate is this crustless spin on cheesecake. Made with sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese, they're prime for topping with fresh berries, whipped cream or even ice cream, if you're feeling particularly decadent.
7. Dried Australian Red Papaya
You're already a total sucker for TJ's soft dried mango slices, so why not add this Aussie goodie to your snack drawer? Red papayas are known for their intense sweetness, so they don't need the help of added sugar to be delicious. (Seriously—they're the sole ingredient.)
8. Prosciutto-Wrapped Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
You're already fussing with teeny-tiny labels, fancy toothpicks and every condiment in your fridge. Make your next charcuterie project a bit easier with this ready-to-serve antipasto, stuffed with fresh, silky fresh mozz instead of traditional firm.
10. Shrimp Scampi
Garlic + lemon + butter = pure magic. Grated Romano cheese imparts a touch of umami to this shellfish delight, which is its most delicious when eaten alfresco (and even more so when it's washed down with a glass of crisp white wine).