The Samlip Soft Cheesecake is a 10-pack of mini Korean cheesecakes you'll find in the refrigerated dessert section at Costco, sitting near sweet treats like the La Vie Gourmand baked custard tarts. Each one is individually wrapped and kid-sized. They're softer and less sweet than American cheesecake — which is honestly why we keep buying them.
Quick Take: A 10-pack of soft Korean mini cheesecakes that disappear fast at our house. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅗.
First impression
I picked these up because my kids spotted the box and wouldn't put it back. Sometimes that's how Costco works. The cake is light and fluffy — more like a soft sponge than the heavy American kind. There's a little ribbon of cream cheese running through the middle. After my first taste, I figured one was enough. I had three. The kids had two each. So that's where we landed.
Price & value
The 10-pack runs about $9 to $12 at most warehouses, which comes out to around $0.90 to $1.20 per mini cake. If you've ever bought single Korean bakery treats at H-Mart, you know they're usually $2 to $3 each. So this is a real deal. Compared to American snack cakes, you're paying a bit more — but you're getting an actual soft cake instead of a sponge in plastic. The math works for households that go through dessert weekly.
Taste, quality & how to eat them
They taste way better than they look. The cake is pillowy, almost like a Japanese soufflé but smaller and easier. The cream cheese ribbon in the middle is the part that makes them fun — soft, slightly tangy, not too sweet. The flavor is gentle: a little vanilla, a touch of cream cheese, that's it. They're not trying to be New York cheesecake. They're a cute little afternoon treat.
The move at our house: pop one in the microwave for 8 seconds. That's all it takes. Suddenly it tastes fresh-baked, the cream cheese gets warm and a little gooey, and you'd swear it came from a bakery. Pair it with a strong cup of coffee or tea and you've got a quiet five minutes that feels grown-up. Without microwaving, they're still good — just not as exciting.
Since they're refrigerated, keep them in the fridge from day one. They stay good through the best-by date, but they taste best in the first week or two. Fresher means softer.
What other shoppers are saying
Other Costco shoppers love the lighter sweetness, and a few say these compete with bakery cheesecakes. The most common complaint is that the cakes are smaller than they look on the box — fair point, they're snack-sized, not dessert-sized. A few people also mention that texture suffers if a box has been sitting in the warehouse a while, so check the date when you grab one.
Who it's for & best uses
This box is great for families with kids, especially picky eaters who like softer or sweeter snacks. They also work for a casual playdate, a kid's packed lunch (kept cool), or a quiet "me time" treat with coffee. People who want a big, rich, NY-style cheesecake should skip these — they're a different thing. Anyone with dairy or wheat allergies should pass.
A few easy ways to use them: warmed in the microwave with a drizzle of honey; chopped over vanilla ice cream; or with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream for a quick parfait.
Similar items
- Costco Cinnamon Toffee Squares — sweet snack from the same "individually wrapped treat" world.
- Bibigo Kimchi and Cheese Filled Rice Balls — Korean cousin from the savory side, if you're stocking the international aisle.
- Costco Heavenly Hunks — different format, same easy-snack vibe.
- Kirkland Signature Almond Croissants — bakery-section partner for a treat rotation.
The scores
- Taste — ⅘. Soft, lightly sweet, kid-approved.
- Value — ⅘. Cheaper per cake than Asian-grocery prices.
- Convenience — 5/5. Open the fridge, grab one, done.
- Stockpile Score — ⅗. They keep fine refrigerated, but they're not pantry-stable — plan to eat the box within a few weeks, not months.
Verdict: Buy
These are a solid Buy. Not the best dessert in the world, but a fun, soft, kid-friendly treat that gets eaten fast at our house. The Korean-style softness makes them feel different from regular snack cakes, and the per-piece price is easy to justify. They're not Repeat-Buy because we don't grab them every week — but every time they end up in our cart, the box is gone within days.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Samlip Soft Cheesecake, 10-count at Costco. Pack size: 10 individually wrapped mini cheesecakes. Price: ~$9–$12, varies by warehouse. Storage: refrigerated, keep cold. Aisle: refrigerated dessert / dairy section.
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