ALDI Brings Back Popular Paczki Pastries Ahead of Fat Tuesday

The Polish-style donuts are available nationwide at ALDI stores for a limited time.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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ALDI has once again released its take on paczki, the traditional Polish pastry, just in time for the Mardi Gras season. These deep-fried, cream-filled treats are a popular indulgence in the Midwest leading up to Fat Tuesday and can now be found at ALDI stores across the country for a limited time.

Why it matters

Paczki have grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in areas with large Polish communities. ALDI's release of the pastries allows more people nationwide to enjoy this traditional Mardi Gras treat.

The details

ALDI's paczki are filled with Bavarian cream and topped with powdered sugar. They are available in a four-pack for just under $4. The pastries first appeared on ALDI shelves on February 11, less than a week before Fat Tuesday.

  • ALDI released its paczki on February 11, 2026.
  • Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on February 17, 2026.

The players

ALDI

A discount supermarket chain that has released its own version of the traditional Polish paczki pastry.

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What’s next

Customers will need to act quickly to get their hands on ALDI's paczki, as they are only available for a limited time leading up to Fat Tuesday on February 17, 2026.

The takeaway

ALDI's release of its paczki pastries allows more people across the country to enjoy this traditional Mardi Gras treat, which has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in areas with large Polish communities.