Aldi Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese

Attention lemon (and cheese) lovers! Aldi sells baked lemon ricotta cheese. It was released in June 2023. It is a limited-time item and may not be back next summer so stock up while you can.

The baked ricotta cheese is sold under the Aldi private-label Emporium Selection. It is made in Italy. The packaging says:

Baked ricotta dessert cheese with sweet & tangy lemon

Trader Joe's also sells its own version of baked lemon ricotta cheese. However, the Trader Joe's baked lemon ricotta cheese is sold during the holiday season.

What is baked lemon ricotta cheese?

Baked lemon ricotta cheese is a delicious and creamy dish. It is made by combining ricotta cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, and other ingredients. It is then baked it until it's warm and slightly golden on top.

Is baked lemon ricotta cheese sweet?

Traditionally, baked lemon ricotta cheese is not sweet. However, Aldi's baked lemon ricotta cheese has a slightly sweet flavor. Some reviews say it tastes more like a lemon cheesecake than a savory cheese.

When can you find it at Aldi?

The best time to find the baked lemon ricotta cheese at Aldi is during the month of June.

Aldi does release lemon flavored food items in the spring and summer months, such as lemon shortbread cookies.

You'll find even more lemon flavored food items at Aldi during the month of June. For the past 5 years, Aldi has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) specifically during the month of June to help further childhood cancer research.

Some of the other lemon flavored items and lemon themed products released in June 2023 at Aldi include:

Moser Roth Lemon Chocolate Truffles
Sundae Shoppe Alex's Lemonade Stand Bars
PurAqua Lemonade Drink Mix
Crofton Glass Beverage Dispenser

How much does it cost?

As of 6/2023, the Emporium Selection baked lemon ricotta cheese at Aldi costs $3.99 for a 6.4 oz round package.

Reviews

This baked lemon ricotta has been an Aldi shopper favorite! It has received a significant amount of positive reviews.

It is important to keep in mind that this is a sweet baked lemon ricotta cheese. Aldi shoppers have said it tastes similar to a lemon cheesecake. If you expect it to be savory, you will be in for a possibly disappointing surprise.

The size of the baked ricotta is actually pretty small. It measure about 2.5" in diameter. It is a good size for a single-serve dessert. It is also a good size to add to a summer charcuterie board as well.

Size of Aldi baked lemon ricotta cheese.

Ingredients

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and may not be accurate. Product ingredients and nutritional content can change without notice. It is important to look at the nutritional content and ingredients of the exact product you are purchasing to determine if it aligns with your dietary requirements.

Ingredients: ricotta (whey, cow's milk and sheep's milk, salt, lactic acid), lemon paste (sugar, lemon peels), sugar, stabilizer (food starch-modified, sodium alginate, tetra-sodium pyrophosphate), turmeric natural lemon flavoring.

Contains: milk

Nutrition Facts & Calorie Information

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 inch cube (1 oz)
Amounter per serving:
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 2.5g
Sat. Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 90mg
Total Carb: 6g
Dietary Fiber: <1g
Total Sugars: 5g
Added Sugars: 4g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin D: 0mcg | 0% DV
Calcium: 80mg | 6% DV
Iron: 0.1mg | 0%
Potassium: 30mg | 0% DV