Popeyes announced it is launching a new compact fried pie, this time titled the Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Fried Pie. In recent years, snack-size fried pies have become increasingly popular at fast food restaurants, with those such as McDonald's, Jollibees, A&W, and more, all frequently experimenting with new flavors of fried pies.
Popeyes' unique offering to this market, though, is its blend of sweet and savory ingredients in a single dish. The fried chicken restaurants' pie is made with a layer of cream cheese on the top, a blueberry puree filling, and a mixture of lemon juice for flavor. This is a turnover-style pie that is sure to please consumers looking for a quick sweet, or savory, dessert following their meal.
Savory Fast-Food Pies
Popeyes Released a Fried Pie with Cream Cheese and Blueberries
Trend Themes
1. Snack-size Fried Pies - The rise in popularity of snack-size fried pies at fast food restaurants presents opportunities for innovative flavor combinations.
2. Sweet and Savory Blends - Popeyes' blend of sweet and savory ingredients in their fried pie showcases the potential for unique and unexpected flavor combinations.
3. Turnover-style Pies - The turnover-style pie trend offers a convenient and handheld dessert option for on-the-go consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Restaurants - Fast food restaurants can capitalize on the growing demand for snack-size fried pies by creating innovative flavor variations.
2. Dessert Industry - The dessert industry can explore the concept of sweet and savory blends to cater to customers seeking unique and adventurous flavor experiences.
3. Convenience Food - The turnover-style pie trend presents an opportunity for convenience food brands to offer handheld desserts that are easy to consume on-the-go.