If you’re still deciding what to make for dessert after your Christmas dinner, look no further than your nearest Sam’s Club. The warehouse chain debuted a new holiday dessert platter this December, and it’s an absolute stunner that will become the centerpiece of your family’s table. Here’s everything you need to know about this jaw-dropping dessert, plus other Sams’s Club ready-made baked goods for all your festive party-going needs.
What Is the Sam’s Club Holiday Dessert Platter?
Sam’s Club’s holiday dessert platter can only be summed up as a festive extravaganza. It’s a large assortment of holiday treats and baked goods that will serve as a little dessert buffet for your party.
There are 45 things on it, some large, some small:
- 1 yule log cake
- 12 assorted decorated Christmas sugar cookies
- 8 gourmet cupcakes
- 24 holiday cake balls
They’re all artfully arranged on a platter that’s the same size as the store’s half sheet cake, which is huge. If you’re thinking that 24 small cake balls and a dozen cookies seems like kind of a cop out, don’t forget that the yule log cake itself serves 10-12 people. All combined, the holiday dessert platter serves 55-60 people, according to Sam’s Club. That’s quite the party.
But how does everything taste? Well, pretty good, according to people who have had the various components. The yule log, especially, gets a lot of love from customers.
“I swear, if they don’t bring back the Yule Log cake thing from last year, I will cry,” said one Sam’s Club member on Reddit. “That thing is so good and I’ve been dreaming of it all year.”
How Much Is It?
The Member’s Mark holiday dessert platter at Sam’s Club is $49.74. Sure, that’s pricey compared to other Christmas desserts in the same bakery case. But don’t forget that this one feeds dozens of people. And think about how much something like this would cost at a different bakery — we’re guessing a lot more. While it’s not cheap, it is a great value, especially for the “wow!” factor.
Plus, we did the math. Everything on the platter is available to purchase separately. Here are those prices:
- Christmas cutout cookies: $10.98
- Yule log: $15.97
- Christmas Gourmet Cupcakes: $10.98
- Holiday cake balls: $18.98
Altogether, those equal $56.91, a savings of $7.17 compared to purchasing the items separately. Not to mention the amazing presentation that would look like total junk if we tried to do it ourselves.
Cheaper Alternatives to the Holiday Dessert Platter
If you’re still not ready to spend $50 on a Christmas dessert platter, or you just don’t need to feed that many people (honestly, we’re in that boat, and we wish there was a half-size version!), then there are other Member’s Mark holiday dessert options. They’re all ready-made and available in the bakery section, in addition to the items listed above.
- 30-count Christmas celebration cupcakes decorated with an eye-catching Grinch theme: $16.48
- 10-inch tres leches cake with strawberry filling: $18.98
- Tuxedo bar cake with chocolate mousse filling: $16.94
- A tray of tiramisu cake: $14.98
- A 60-count tray of assorted holiday cookies: $19.93
- 10-inch red velvet cake: $18.98
- 24-count gourmet brownie tray: $19.93
- 10-inch Italian cream cake: $19.98
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