McDonald's Holiday Pie is back for 2026 with custard and rainbow sprinkles
McDonald's Holiday Pie is back for the 2026 holiday season, and it arrived with the full treatment: creamy custard in a buttery crust, a sugar glaze and a shower of rainbow sprinkles.
The handheld dessert first appeared back in 1999 and has become a yearly ritual for fans who treat its November return the way others treat Mariah Carey defrosting. McDonald's has kept it in the rotation for decades, proof that the chain's seasonal items can be as much of a draw as the Big Mac. The pie typically comes back around November, but only at select U.S. restaurants, which makes tracking one down part of the fun.
Fans have already spotted it in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, according to Allrecipes. Delish's advice is simple: check whether your local McDonald's actually has it before driving over, because availability is not a guarantee.
"Bruh they genuinely sold out in my area already."
The enthusiasm is not subtle. "Bro, this pie is delicious," one person wrote, while another was planning to "probably eat 10 over the next two months!" Someone else sounded relieved it survived the year: "Was hoping this was gonna return. Love the holiday pie."
One fan was already stockpiling: "I've ordered 2 yesterday and one was exactly sweet as I expected. Will try to get more before season time is done."
The price check
Not everyone is thrilled with the math, though. Last year a Reddit user complained the pie had climbed to $2.89 locally, and another said their restaurant charged $3.89 for a single one. Prices still vary by store - this year one reviewer reported $2.39 for a single pie, or $3.89 for two, at their Los Angeles McDonald's.
The two-for price is the obvious play if you are planning to eat more than one, and several fans clearly are. The pie only sticks around through the holiday season, so shoppers have a limited window before the custard-and-sprinkles supply runs out.
