Costco's pumpkin pie is an iconic seasonal favorite that shows up in stores for only a few months out of the year, and when it does, it always causes a stir. Shoppers have been flocking to Costco's beloved bakery section to pick up millions of these pies during the fall and winter since 1987, when it was first introduced. Its recipe has remained unchanged, while its popularity has grown — as has its size, which increased by 2 inches in 2016.
Astoundingly, even with the diameter increase, the pie's price has remained basically the same, at an incredibly low $5.99 (it can be a dollar higher in certain markets, and there's an organic version for a dollar or two more). Sure, it's popular, but how does Costco's pumpkin pie really stack up? Is it worth making the trip to your local members-only warehouse to get your hands on one? Despite my history as a food reviewer, my Costco membership, and my love of seasonal desserts, I had never actually tried this decades-old sensation.
When I heard the legendary pumpkin pie was available earlier than usual this year, I decided to head to my local store and grab one to see what all the fuss is about. What does Costco's pumpkin pie taste like? As far as flavor and texture go, Costco's pumpkin pie is very standard, very traditional. There's no reinventing the wheel here.
It's a classic pumpkin pie in every sense. That gives it a pleasant nostalgia — as soon as I took my first bite, I was mentally transported to childhood Thanksgivings at m.