I tried cheesecakes from Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Walmart — there's just one I'd buy again

After trying four different options, I found the best store-bought cheesecake.

Ivy Carbone

• I tried cheesecake from Whole Foods, Walmart, Costco, and Trader Joe's to see which was the best.
• Although I'm typically a fan of Trader Joe's products, I thought its cheesecake was bland.
• Costco's cheesecake was delicious — dense, creamy, and tangy — with a classic, buttery crust.

New York-style cheesecake is a classic dessert known for its dense, tangy cream-cheese filling...