# Hot Fudge Soft Serves McDonald's New Oreo Fudge McfFurry is Love at First Bite By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-fudge-mcflurry References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/mcdonalds-introduces-new-smoky-blt-quarter-pounder-with-cheese-and-oreo-fudge-mcflurry/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mcdonalds-smoky-blt-quarter-pounder-with-cheese-and-oreo-fudge-mcflurry-are-the-it-pair-of-the-season-301666907.html)  This season, [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-fudge-mcflurry) is launching two new items that make for a perfectly sweet and savory combination: the new Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with [Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-cheese-campaign) and [OREO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cookie-dough-mcflurry) Fudge McFlurry. After a successful test last year, McDonald's is officially launching the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese nationwide. This burger combines a quarter-pound beef patty with two slices of melty American cheese, thick-cut Applewood Smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, fresh Roma tomatoes, and smoky sauce. The burger is designed to pair perfectly with the new OREO Fudge McFlurry, which combines McDonald's signature vanilla soft serve with a rich, hot fudge topping and crunchy OREO cookie pieces. Available starting November 21, 2022, for just a limited time, McDonald's says this is an "unexpected yet delicious match pairing up just in time for cuffing season." Image Credit: McDonald's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Sweet and Savory Combinations:** Opportunities to develop new menu items that combine sweet and savory flavors, such as McDonald's Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder and OREO Fudge McFlurry. - **Limited-time Offerings for Seasonal Appeal:** The trend of offering limited-time, seasonal menu items, like McDonald's Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder and OREO Fudge McFlurry for cuffing season, creates buzz and encourages customers to try something new. - **Innovative Menu Pairings:** Creative menu pairings, such as McDonald's Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder and OREO Fudge McFlurry, can drive sales by appealing to customers' desire for unique dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Opportunities for fast food restaurants to innovate their menus and introduce new flavor combinations to entice customers, like McDonald's Sweet and Savory Combinations. - **Seasonal Retail:** Seasonal offerings have become a popular trend in the food industry, but there is also an opportunity for other industries to introduce limited-time products to encourage consumers to try something new. - **Foodservice Industry:** There are opportunities for the food service industry to create innovative and unique food pairings to capitalize on consumers' demand for new experiences, like McDonald's Innovative Menu Pairings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal QSR Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-fudge-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Campfire Confection Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-smores-mcflurry.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-pretzel-mcflurry.md) - [QSR Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-mcflurry.md) - [S’mores-Style Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-mcflurry.md) - [QSR Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-banana-split-mcflurry.md) - [Branded Candy Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-hersheys-mix-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Caky QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-mcflurry.md) - [Peanut-Studded Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-peanut-butter-crunch-mcflurry.md)