# Sweet Blackberry Hand Pies Popeyes Canada is Serving Up a New Blackberry Cheesecake Pie By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-cheesecake-pie References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/09/popeyes-introduces-new-blackberry-cheese-cake-fried-pie.html)  [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-cheesecake-fried-pie) is giving fans a delicious new way to end their meal with its new Blackberry Cheesecake Pie. Popeyes [fried pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie) are one of the brand's signature items and already come in delicious flavors like Cinnamon Apple and [Strawberry Cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-crme-pie). With the debut of the new Blackberry Cheesecake Pie, there's yet another option for fans to sink their teeth into. This colorful new pie consists of a sweet filling made up of blackberry pie filling, cream cheese, and graham cracker crumbs, all stuffed inside a flaky pie crust that's been fried until golden brown. Some eagle-eyed fans may notice similarities between the new Blackberry Cheesecake Pie and the Blackberry and Cream Cheese Pie, which debuted back in 2013. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fried Pie Variations:** Businesses can innovate by experimenting with different fillings and flavor combinations for fried pies. - **Upscaling Desserts:** There is an opportunity to make simple desserts more sophisticated and gourmet by using quality ingredients and unique flavors. - **Fast Food Innovation:** Fast food chains can differentiate themselves by offering unique and creative menu items, like fried pies with unexpected fillings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains like Popeyes can experiment with their menus to offer unique and innovative items that resonate with consumers. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can offer their own take on fried pies by experimenting with fillings, crusts, and flavor combinations. - **Dessert:** Dessert businesses can offer more sophisticated versions of traditional favorites, such as the fried pie, to appeal to consumers' changing palates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Fast-Food Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese.md) - [Tart Blueberry Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese-fried-pie.md) - [Deep-Fried QSR Cheesecake Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cheesecake-fried-pie.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md) - [Berry Sauce-Filled Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-berry-beignets.md) - [Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts.md) - [Branded QSR Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-oreo-cheesecake.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-fried-pie.md) - [Creamy Fruit-Packed QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-and-cream-pie.md)