Key Takeaways
- McDonald’s has brought back its Holiday Pie for a seasonal run, featuring vanilla custard inside a flaky crust topped with sugar glaze and rainbow sprinkles.
- Only select U.S. restaurants carry the dessert, so check the McDonald’s app for local availability before making a trip.
- The chain also brought back its Pokémon Happy Meal on Nov. 10, with 15 collectible toys and 15 trading cards featuring characters including Pikachu, Eevee and Charmander.
McDonald's has brought back one of its most recognizable seasonal treats. The popular fast-food chain announced five holiday drinks in late October, but something was noticeably missing. Fans were looking forward to the return of a sweet dessert, but it wasn't mentioned in the tally of holiday offerings.
Well, that changed this month, as McDonald's has brought back its famed Holiday Pie for another seasonal run. If you've never tried one, it's a flaky pastry filled with creamy vanilla custard, topped with a light sugar glaze and finished with colorful rainbow sprinkles.
"It’s the greatest gift to yourself—creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles," the fast-food chain's official website says of the offering.
The treat has 260 calories, per McDonald's, as well as 4 grams of protein and 33 grams of carbohydrates.
Of course, there's one catch. The Holiday Pie isn't available at every McDonald's location. The seasonal dessert is offered at select restaurants across the U.S., meaning some customers might not be able to find it.
Food blogger Markie Devo shared on his official Instagram page this week that he found a pie at a Brooklyn McDonald's.
Your best bet is to check the McDonald's app before making a special trip for this treat. You can look for availability at your local restaurant and see whether the Holiday Pie has made its way onto the menu. So far, McDonald's hasn't released a list of participating locations, so it's up to you to check locally.
The announcement comes as McDonald's also recently brought back its Pokémon Happy Meal. Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Pokémon Happy Meal officially returned to participating McDonald's restaurants across the country with 15 collectible toys and 15 collectible trading cards. The Happy Meal includes fan-favorite personalities such as Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, Squirtle, Umbreon and more.
