March 18th 2024.
Last week, McDonald’s unleashed a new menu filled with delicious Easter-themed items that have caused quite a stir among customers. Among the six limited-edition treats, the Creme Egg McFlurry and Galaxy Truffle Bunny McFlurry have definitely stolen the spotlight. But let's not forget about the two brand new hot cross bun-inspired treats: the hot cross bun latte and the hot cross bun pie. And it's this pie that has got everyone talking.
The hot cross bun pie is a crispy cinnamon pastry filled with a spiced fruit mix and a butter-flavoured cream filling. It certainly has big shoes to fill, as the previous limited edition pie - a pink pastry with raspberry compote and white chocolate ganache - was a huge hit and even hailed as the best pie ever made by the chain. So, it's no surprise that its replacement has received mixed reviews.
Some have labelled it as "vile", "rank", and "revolting", while others have found it to be "nice" and can't wait to have another one. As Metro's resident specialist food writer, I knew I had to try this controversial new pie for myself and give my honest thoughts on it.
First of all, I wouldn't say it's vile, but it's definitely odd. The flavours don't exactly scream hot cross bun to me, they're more reminiscent of Christmas. The crispy cinnamon pastry is definitely the star of the show and I would love to see it paired with a traditional apple pie at McDonald's.
However, the cream filling is where things take a strange turn for me. It's truly bizarre and if I didn't know it was butter-flavoured, I might have mistaken it for a slightly cheesy taste. It took me a while to figure out exactly what I was eating. While I don't think I would actively order another one, I also wouldn't turn it down if it was offered to me out of the blue. The unique taste is definitely worth experiencing at least once.
Opinions on the new McDonald's menu may be divided, but assistant opinion and first-person editor James Besanvalle is a big fan of the hot cross bun pie, describing it as a "delight". He even goes as far as saying it's the crunchiest "hot cross bun" you'll ever have and stands out from all the other hot cross bun competition.
So, there you have it - the new pie is causing quite the debate and it all comes down to personal taste. Will you be brave enough to give it a try? Let us know your thoughts. And if you have any interesting stories to share about the new McDonald's menu, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing us at [email address]. We'd love to hear from you.
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