McDonald’s Holiday Pies Are Officially BACK, and Just in Time for Christmas

The flavors of Christmas are here—and we couldn’t be happier! You can brighten your day with a peppermint mocha and a McDonald’s Holiday Pie. Here’s everything you need to know about the popular treat that’s back for the holiday season.

What Is the McDonald’s Holiday Pie?

It’s like the classic Baked Apple Pie, except instead of apples and cinnamon you’ll find vanilla custard tucked inside flaky, buttery crust. It’s also glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles for a burst of color. When it comes to flavor, think sugar cookies.

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When Can I Get One?

Like the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks, the Holiday Pie release date is kept under wraps. This year, though, the Holiday Pie has already been spotted by Twitter users, and the rest of the internet followed suit to the drive-thru for a bite.

The McDonald’s Holiday Pie is only available for a limited time, and you may want to check with your nearest location to make sure they have it before you head out. In years past, some locations sold out, so we’ll be hitting the drive-thru ASAP.

Don’t have a McDonald’s near you with this treat on the menu? Try our Nutella hand pie recipe or a copycat Shamrock Shake instead. You can’t go wrong either way!

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