Costco shoppers spot new food court dessert with classic American twist just in time for fall

A new treat has landed at the Costco food court just in time for autumn: the Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae.

Selling for $2.99, the sundae consists of creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream, apple pie filling and crispy pieces of cinnamon-sprinkled pie crust.

The release of this fall menu item follows the seasonal Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, which landed in stores in June as a summer dessert.

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Shoppers seem excited about the new addition, and social media reactions to the Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae have been largely positive.

Costco recently dropped its Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae at its food court, and the seasonal menu item has received many positive reviews on social media. (Peter Burke/Fox News)

"Apple pie and soft serve is such a perfect combo. Costco knows how to make a simple dessert tempting," an X user commented.

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"Costco food court never misses. $2.99 for an apple pie sundae is an absolute steal, I'm pulling up immediately," another added.

One Instagram user suggested: "Ok but what if you use a churro as a spoon to eat this? Asking for a friend."

The Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae features apple pie filling, vanilla soft serve ice cream and crunchy pie crust pieces. (Peter Burke/Fox News)

Another commenter shared a similar sentiment, saying: "Need to serve a churro with it."

After roughly two years without its Twisted Churros, Costco announced in September that the cinnamon and sugar-dusted doughy treat would return for a limited time.

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Although it has garnered mostly enthusiastic reviews on social media, there have been a few critiques of the Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae.

"Had it yesterday. It’s missing something," a Facebook user commented, suggesting the addition of caramel sauce to take the sundae over the top.

The newly released Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae is a seasonal menu item for fall, following summer's Strawberry Shortcake Sundae. (Peter Burke/Fox News)

Other social media users across multiple platforms agreed, saying the lack of caramel was disappointing.

"I am surprised there’s no caramel added. Seems like a miss," an Instagram user said.

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"It's good," someone else commented, "I tried it last weekend. However, they seriously need to make a pumpkin flavored ice cream or a pumpkin pie sundae soon."

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The Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae is available at Costco food courts for a limited time.

Sadie Chafe is a writer on the Lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.