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McDonald’s may be best known for its Big Mac burgers and mouthwatering fries, but that doesn’t mean customers only frequent the chain for its classic menu items. In fact, fans are just as excited about some of the restaurant’s seasonal offerings. Take its Holiday Pie, for instance. McDonald’s introduced the limited-time dessert back in 1999, and it has consistently attracted customers for decades.
Like Mariah Carey thawing out for Christmas, McDonald’s Holiday Pie is finally back. The handheld dessert features creamy custard in a buttery crust, glazed with sugar, and topped with rainbow sprinkles.
The pie typically returns around November, although it’s only available at select McDonald’s restaurants. According to Allrecipes, fans have already spotted it in several cities this year, including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, so if you’re hoping to get your hands on one, your best bet is to check to see whether your local restaurant has it.
And the enthusiasm for this dessert is no joke. “Bruh they genuinely sold out in my area already,” one fan commented on social media.
“Bro, this pie is delicious,” another person wrote, while someone else had much bigger plans, sharing they’ll “probably eat 10 over the next two months!”
“Was hoping this was gonna return. Love the holiday pie,” a different person commented. And someone else was already stocking up, writing, “I’ve ordered 2 yesterday and one was exactly sweet as I expected. Will try to get more before season time is done.”
Of course, even a beloved holiday treat isn’t immune to complaints about the price. During last year’s release, one person wrote in a Reddit thread, “The holiday pie is my favorite, but pies are $2.89 here now and it’s hard to justify spending $3 after tax on one.” Another said their location had raised the price to $3.89 for a single pie.
Prices still vary by restaurant. For this year’s return, one reviewer reported a price of $2.39 for one pie or $3.89 for two at their local Los Angeles McDonald’s.
I guess you’ll have to decide whether it’s worth another taste of the holiday magic.
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