Stacked Strawberry Shortcake Desserts

McAlister’s New Strawberry Shortcake is a Summer-Ready Dish

This season, McAlister’s Deli is putting its own twist on a classic summertime dessert with the debut of its new Strawberry Shortcake at participating locations.

McAlister’s new Strawberry Shortcake is a seasonal dessert that's bursting with fresh summer flavors. The dish starts with sweet sponge cake layered with real strawberry preserves and fresh whipped cream. The mutli-layered cake is then garnished with a few fresh strawberries and a rich strawberry puree, for that extra burst of berry flavor.

While COVID-19 may have put a temporary stop to dining out in many places, it seems that takeout-friendly brands such as McAlister’s Deli have found ways to continue operating and rolling out fresh dishes like the new Strawberry Shortcake.

Image Credit: McAlister’s Deli

Seasonal Desserts
Opportunity to create innovative and refreshing dessert options that align with seasonal flavors.
Takeout-friendly Brands
Potential to develop new menu items and packaging solutions that cater to the increasing demand for takeout and delivery services.
Twists on Classic Dishes
Chance to reimagine traditional recipes by adding unique flavors and presentation styles to create an updated and exciting dining experience.

Sectors Adopting This

Food and Beverage
Opportunity for food and beverage companies to capitalize on the trend of seasonal desserts and offer new and creative options to consumers.
Restaurant and Catering
Potential for restaurants and catering services to adapt their menus and operations to meet the growing demand for takeout-friendly options.
Hospitality and Tourism
Chance for hotels and resorts to differentiate their dessert offerings by experimenting with twists on classic dishes and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 45%
Freshness 9%

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