McDonald's Australia has quietly reintroduced a much-loved dessert item, and its unexpected return has delighted fans across the country. As of this week, the fast-food giant has brought back the popular Crème Brûlée Pie to its menu.
A McDonald's Australia spokesperson confirmed the sweet treat's comeback, stating, 'It's official – Macca's iconic Crème Brûlée Pie is back on menus nationwide from 29 April, for a limited time.' The spokesperson added, 'Fans can look forward to biting into that golden, crispy crust filled with sweet caramel and smooth vanilla custard goodness.'
The dessert is priced at just $2, which means it also rejoins the Macca's Loose Change Menu, featuring items under $4. Online, the new addition is described as having 'crisp pastry, lovingly filled with vanilla custard filling for that extra sweet taste' and is 'served piping hot.'
The warming dessert arrives just in time for the cooler months, and renowned Melbourne foodie blogger Nector Vlangos, better known as @nectoriouspapi, is among those excited about its return. 'Crème Brûlée Pie is back at Macca's!' he gleefully announced in a recent video, calling it 'one of my favourite pies ever that Macca's has released.' He highlighted the unique combination of caramel and custard as what makes it 'so good!'
The video quickly attracted hundreds of replies from excited Aussie fans, many of whom had been patiently awaiting this day. One long-time fan replied, 'About time!' while another agreed, 'I've waited a lifetime for this to come back!!' Another exclaimed, 'Finally. THIS WAS A CRAVING,' and a jokester added, 'I've waited 39499555005 days for this to return.'
Several viewers who watched Nector devour the gooey warm pie were simply excited about the flavour combo. One noted, 'OMG THAT CARAMEL,' while another wrote, 'What a treat.' Another sarcastically added, 'Fineeeee I guess I'll "force myself" to go get this,' and others chimed in with 'Omg I have to try this' and 'I'm sooo keen!'
However, the online discussion inevitably prompted comparisons to the original mainstay dessert on the Macca's menu: the Hot Apple Pie. One fan dedicated to the original responded, 'Nah, it's always going to be the OG apple pie for me.' Yet another Aussie felt this limited edition pie gave the traditional flavour a serious run for its money, replying, 'Imagine the ppl that think the apple is better. Wild.'
