# Deep-Fried QSR Cheesecake Pies The Church's Chicken Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie is Creamy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cheesecake-fried-pie References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/churchs-chicken-adds-new-lemon-cheesecake-fried-pie/) & [churchs](https://www.churchs.com)  The Church's Chicken Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie is being launched as a new menu item for patrons to pick up on their next visit that's perfect for pairing with their favorite meal. The pie starts off with a [creamy lemon cheesecake filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake) that's infused with pieces of crushed graham crackers before being [wrapped in a flaky crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajin-mango-fried-pie). The pie is then fried until golden-brown to give it a crispy texture that balances out the soft cheesecake filling. The pie is then finished with a drizzling of white icing for an additional touch of sweetness. The Church's Chicken Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie is priced at $1.79 and is being offered at [participating locations nationwide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken) in the US, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Church's Chicken ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 14% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fried Dessert Pies:** There is an opportunity for fast food chains to experiment with unique and decadent dessert pie options. - **Innovative Fast Food Menu Items:** The success of Church's Chicken's new menu item creates a trend for fast food chains to feature unique items as part of their ongoing innovation strategy. - **Creative Snack Options:** There is an opportunity for snack food companies to develop creative and indulgent snack options that cater to consumers' desire for unique and tasty treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can create disruptive innovation opportunities by offering unique and flavorful menu items that cater to customers' desire for innovative and exciting dining experiences. - **Dessert and Snack Food Manufacturers:** Dessert and snack food manufacturers can take advantage of the trend for indulgent and unique treats by developing innovative and creative products that stand out in the crowded marketplace. - **QSR Franchises:** QSR franchises can leverage the trend for unique and innovative menu items to create new revenue streams and attract a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-fried-pie.md) - [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) - [Sweet Blackberry Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-cheesecake-pie.md) - [Branded QSR Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-oreo-cheesecake.md) - [Convenient Cherry Pie Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-pie-poppers.md) - [Seasonal Peach Cobblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-cobbler.md) - [Limited-Time Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken.md) - [Molten Cheese Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheese-pie.md)