# Stacked Strawberry Shortcake Desserts McAlister’s New Strawberry Shortcake is a Summer-Ready Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-strawberry-shortcake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/07/09/mcalisters-introduces-new-strawberry-shortcake/) & [mcalistersdeli](https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/menu/desserts/strawberry-shortcake) This season, [McAlister’s Deli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-oreo-cheesecake) is putting its own twist on a [classic summertime dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-juice) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indicaid-covid19flu-ab-home-test) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Caky QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-mcflurry.md) - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Sandwich Cookie-Studded Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-oreo-cheesecake.md) - [Summertime Deli Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcalisters-deli-limited-time-offerings.md) - [Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer.md) - [Heritage-Driven Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-roll.md) - [Frozen Shortcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamistrys-strawberry-shortcake.md) - [Southern Strawberry Cobbler Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cobbler.md) - [Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-mcflurry.md)