It's the perfect time of year for
tropical dessertswith flavors of lemon, lime, mango and coconut, among others. There's something about 'em that just makes us feel like we're on vacation somewhere warm, basking in the golden glow and listening to waves lap against the shore.In our opinion, coconut is the ideal warm-weather flavor.McDonald's thinks so, too, because it brought back a fan-favorite dessert this year: the coconut pie.
Your Vacation Dreams, Baked into a Pie
Seriously, how can you not love McDonald's pies? As if the
blueberry cream cheese pie and
chocolate pieweren't enough, the chain has rolled out this unique seasonal delight. It sounds like the coconut pie was first available in 2017 to customers in Singapore as part of a special promotionand back then, it sold out so fast that some people complained about not being able to get one! This year, it's available at both the drive-thru and for takeout, so that problem is solved (although it's still a limited-time-only thing).The pie itself, though, appears to be exactly the same as it was three years ago. It's still stuffed with coconut filling and nata de coco bits, and honestly, we're drooling. The package calls it a "treat for your taste buds," and we totally agree.
Where Can I Get One?
OK, here's the bad news. Just as it was three years ago, this incredible fast-food creation is only available in Singapore. So unless you're planning a vacationor you really, really want this specific pie and you're willing to travel to get itchances aren't good that those of us living in the U.S. will taste it for ourselves. Darn it, McD's!Fortunately, there are plenty of cool seasonal treats you
can get your hands on right now. Check out Taco Bell's new
Pineapple Whip Freeze or
Tie-Dye Freeze, or go for a
coconut milk latte at Starbucks. No matter where you savor the flavors of summer, there are plenty of tasty fast-food options to be found.
More Sweet Reasons to Love Coconut
We named this a “pina colada” cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
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I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these marshmallowy chocolates. —Dolores Wilder, Texas City, Texas
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If you love chocolate, almonds and coconut, this cake is for you. It comes together in a flash and tastes just like an Almond Joy candy bar! —Linda L. Nichols, Steubenville, Ohio
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When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and it vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview, Minnesota
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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida
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These chewy cookies are my husband's favorites, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold winter days and keep them in an airtight bowl on the kitchen counter. They never last long! —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
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I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin
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When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I depend on. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut topping make them a hit at holiday cookie swaps. —Donna Scofield, Yakima, Washington
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Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut cookies. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, these shaped cookies never last long when I make them for my husband and two sons. -Ellen Marie Byler Munfordville, Kentucky
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Emily Hannemann