# Booze-Infused Chocolate Pies Popeyes is Offering a New Bourbon Fudge Pie This Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-fudge-pie References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/11/07/popeyes-debuts-new-bourbon-fudge-pie/) This holiday season, pass on the [pumpkin and pecan pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pie-cookie) in favor of [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese)' new Bourbon Fudge Pie. Infused with Southern flavors and deliciously creamy, this new pie is perfect for the cooler days ahead. Popeyes' new Bourbon Fudge Pie is a tasty new dessert that makes the perfect complement to the [returning chicken sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-festive-menu). The pie starts with a flaky crust, which is then topped with a rich and creamy bourbon fudge filling. The whole thing is then topped with chocolate-flavored whipped topping for that extra dose of cocoa. The Bourbon Fudge Pie is sold by the slice and is only available for at participating Popeyes restaurants for a limited time this holiday season. Image Credit: *Popeyes.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Booze-infused Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to create innovative desserts that combine alcoholic flavors with traditional sweets. - **Seasonal Limited-time Offerings:** Opportunity for restaurants and food chains to attract customers with exclusive and time-limited menu items during holidays. - **Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to experiment with unique flavor combinations, such as bourbon and chocolate, to create unique and indulgent products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to introduce boozy desserts and pies to cater to customers looking for unique flavors and experiences. - **Restaurant:** Opportunity for restaurants to leverage seasonal limited-time offerings, like booze-infused pies, to drive customer traffic and sales during holidays. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative flavor combinations by launching products that combine unexpected flavors, such as bourbon and fudge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Fast-Food Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese.md) - [Sweet Blackberry Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-cheesecake-pie.md) - [Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-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) - [Southern-Style Banana Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-cake.md) - [Deep-Fried QSR Cheesecake Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cheesecake-fried-pie.md) - [Branded QSR Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-oreo-cheesecake.md)