The Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is the famous 58-ounce, 12-inch fresh-baked pumpkin pie that shows up at Costco every fall, and it's one of the best deals in the whole warehouse. It's a giant, creamy, spiced pumpkin pie for just a few dollars, sitting in the refrigerated bakery section near other sweet treats like the La Vie Gourmand Baked Custard Tarts and the Costco Cinnamon Toffee Squares. If you host any fall or holiday gathering, this pie basically pays for itself in convenience.
Quick Take: A huge, creamy, classic pumpkin pie for under $6. Fall tradition, unbeatable value. Verdict: Repeat-Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value 5/5 · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅖.
First impression
There's a reason this pie is a Costco legend. It's enormous (a full 12 inches and over 3.5 pounds), and it costs less than a fancy coffee. I cut a slice and it was exactly what you want from pumpkin pie: smooth, custardy filling, warm pumpkin-spice flavor, and a sturdy crust that holds up under a big scoop of whipped cream. It's not fancy or gourmet, but it's genuinely good, and for feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving or a fall party, nothing beats it. My family goes through a slice or two a day when it's in the fridge.
Price & value
Here's the headline: the 58-ounce pie is just $5.99 at Costco. That's the price that made this pie famous, and Costco has kept it remarkably steady for years. For a 12-inch pie that easily serves 12 or more people, that works out to under 50 cents a slice. A comparable pie from a grocery-store bakery runs $10 to $15 for something smaller, and a fancy bakery pie can hit $30 or more. There is simply no better dessert value at Costco. The only catch is it's fresh-baked and refrigerated, so it has a short shelf life. You'll want to eat it within a few days.
Nutrition snapshot
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Taste, quality & how to serve it
The filling is the star: creamy, smooth, and custardy, with a classic pumpkin-pie spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) that tastes like fall. It's sweet but not cloying, and the pumpkin flavor comes through. The crust is a standard, slightly flaky pie crust that does its job, holding the big slice together without getting soggy. It's a big, generous, homestyle pie, not a delicate patisserie version, and that's exactly the point.
There's nothing to make. Just keep it refrigerated and slice it cold, or let a slice sit out for a few minutes to take the chill off. The classic move is a big dollop of whipped cream on top, and it's also great warmed slightly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Use a non-serrated knife for clean slices (the pie is big, so cut smaller wedges than you think). If you can't finish it in a few days, you can freeze slices wrapped tightly, then thaw in the fridge.
What other shoppers are saying
This pie has a cult following at Costco. The most common praise is the unreal value (a giant pie for $5.99) and the reliably good, classic flavor that shows up every fall. It's a Thanksgiving staple in countless households. The most common note is that it's very large, so it's best for a crowd or a family that will work through it, and a few shoppers find the crust a little plain compared to the filling. But for the price, almost nobody complains.
Who it's for & best uses
This pie is for anyone hosting a fall or holiday gathering, big families, potluck contributors, and anyone who loves pumpkin pie and doesn't want to bake one from scratch. Skip it if you have a wheat, egg, or milk allergy (it contains all three), if you're just one or two people (58 ounces is a lot of pie), or if you want a small, bakery-style dessert.
A few easy ways to serve it: classic with whipped cream for Thanksgiving; warmed with vanilla ice cream for a cozy dessert; or cut into small squares for a party dessert table. If you'd rather bake your own from scratch, this best easy pumpkin pie recipe is foolproof, and for a different fall treat, the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cheesecake is worth a look.
Similar items
- Costco Heavenly Hunks: a smaller, individually portioned sweet treat for the rotation.
- Kirkland Signature Almond Croissants: a bakery option if you want something for breakfast or dessert.
- Costco Butter Croissants: another bakery staple to round out a holiday spread.
- Costco Onion Cheese Pinwheels: a savory bite for the same party table.
- Chipwich Thin Mints Ice Cream Sandwiches: a frozen dessert alternative when pie season ends.
The scores
- Taste: ⅘. Creamy, classic, well-spiced pumpkin filling. Loses a point only because the crust is plain.
- Value: 5/5. A giant 12-inch pie for $5.99 is the best dessert deal at Costco, full stop.
- Convenience: 5/5. Fully baked, ready to slice and serve. Zero effort.
- Stockpile Score: ⅖. Fresh-baked and refrigerated, so it has a short shelf life. Eat it within a few days.
Verdict: Repeat-Buy
An easy Repeat-Buy, especially in the fall. This pie is a Costco institution for good reason: it's big, creamy, classically good, and it costs less than $6. For Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or any time you want an effortless crowd dessert, it's impossible to beat on value. The only thing holding it back is the short shelf life and the sheer size, so it's best when you have people to share it with. When pumpkin season rolls around, just grab one (or two).
Where to find it
Where to find it: Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie, 58 oz at Costco (item #60809). Pack size: 58 oz (3 lb 10 oz), 12-inch pie. Price: $5.99, seasonal (fall). Storage: refrigerated, eat within a few days or freeze slices. Aisle: refrigerated bakery section.
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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