Do you have a sweet tooth and looking for a simple dessert to try at your nearest fast food restaurant? Take a look at this list we’ve put together with some of our favorite best fast food desserts you must add to a ‘weekend bucket list’.
12. Jollibee’s Peach Mango Pie
If you’ve never tried the Jollibee Peach Mango Pie, here’s a tip for a free one: Go to a Jollibee and buy anything from the menu (I recommend the fried chicken and adobo rice). They’ll give you a survey on the receipt, fill it out while you’re there and you can redeem a Peach Mango Pie for free! The sweetness of the pie is made of real Philippine mangoes and works great with the salty chicken and rice combo.
11. Wendy’s Frosty
The Wendy’s Frosty has been around since 1969, so it’s a classic treat that just hits the spot after a juicy burger and french fries. Keep your eye out for the special flavors, the Orange Dreamsicle Frosty is a great summer treat for yourself.
10. Domino’s Lava Cake
Domino’s Lava Cake was introduced in 2009 as part of their dessert menu and quickly became a customer favorite. The molten center of the lava cake is created using a special baking technique that ensures the outside is fully baked while the inside remains deliciously gooey.
Aside from just trying it out on its own, try pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Combining the hot, gooey chocolate with the cold, creamy ice cream just creates a perfectly balanced dessert. Don’t worry, even though it’s discontinued, we’ve got the copycat recipe for you.
9. Dairy Queen’s Blizzard
The Blizzard from Dairy Queen’s is known for being served upside down. And it’s not just for fun, it’s also their way of telling you that their Blizzard is thick and creamy. There are many flavors to choose from! Their classic Blizzard flavors include Oreo Cookie Blizzard Treat, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat, and Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Treat. Don’t miss out too because they also release limited-edition seasonal flavors so be on the lookout for that.
No Dairy Queen near you? No problem, grab a Ninja Creami and follow along for our identical Blizzard recipe.
8. Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel
Auntie Anne’s cinnamon sugar pretzel is one of their most popular snacks and flavor. It has the perfect balance of sweet and cinnamon spice. When you order one of these, be sure to eat it immediately because it tastes so much better when hot! Pair it with some of their dips which include cheese, hot salsa cheese, honey mustard, and light cream cheese. Also try some of their drinks to wash down all that sweetness.
7. Sonic’s Blasts
Sonic Drive-In introduced the Sonic Blast in 1996. They’re basically Sonic’s take on a milkshake where you can add different mix-ins or toppings. Some of their flavors include the Oreo Bigscoop Cheesecake Blast, Turtle Truffle Nut Blast, Chocolate Chunk Brownie Blast, and Sonic Blast made with Heath. Sonic also offers Classic Shakes, Sonic Master Shakes, and Sonic Sundaes.
6. Arby’s Apple Turnover
Arby’s Apple Turnover is made using a traditional French puff pastry technique. This creates its signature flaky layers that just fall apart perfectly with every bite. It combines apple, sugar, and cinnamon to create that elevated apple pie. Try it with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to contrast with the warm turnover.
5. Chick-fil-A’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie
The Chocolate Chunk Cookie has a combination of milk chocolate chunks and semi-sweet dark chocolate darks–giving it that balanced cookie flavor. They’re baked fresh every day in Chick-fil-A so you’ll get the best quality possible. It also has wholesome oats for added flavor. You can order these per piece but I suggest order a pack of 6 because one is definitely not enough!
Menu hack tip: Get a side of Icedream and build an Icedream sandwich. You’ll thank me later.
4. Popeye’s Cinnamon Apple Pie
Another elevated apple pie is Popeye’s Cinnamon Apple Pie. The hot and gooey cinnamon and apple mixture on the inside is the perfect contrast to the crispy outer layer. This is also best served when hot, but be careful to not burn your tongue! It’s the perfect dessert to cap off your visit to Popeye’s after having some of their signature chicken wings and tenders. If you’re feeling a bit extra and want to add more flavor, try drizzling some caramel sauce or sprinkling some powdered sugar on top.
3. Burger King Hershey’s Sundae Pie
Burger King isn’t just the king of burgers, they’re also the king of sundae pies. This dessert has a crunchy chocolate crust. It’s layered with a chocolate crème filling and on top of it are real HERSHEY’S® Chocolate Chips. This dessert has been on Burger King’s dessert lineup for years and for good reason too! I mean, what better way to follow up on those savory whoppers than with a sweet and decadent dessert?
2. White Castle Gooey Buttercake-on-a-Stick
A dessert made by accident? Well, White Castle‘s Gooey Buttercake-on-a-Stick was supposedly made by accident in the 1930s by a St. Louis-area German American baker trying to make regular cake batter but reversed the proportions of butter and flour. They also have two other variations of this dessert which are the Strawberry Cheesecake-on-a-Stick for that fruity flavor and the Fudged Dipped Brownie-on-a-Stick for a more chocolatey taste.
1. McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae
And rounding up our list, we have the McDonald’s hot fudge sundae. McDonald’s introduced the hot fudge sundae to its menu in the 1970s. It quickly became a favorite, combining creamy soft serve and rich hot fudge. It’s the perfect balance of hot and cold. And if you want something to balance out the sweetness, how about eating it with some of their salty fries? Try using the fries to scoop some of the sundae and taste that blend of sweet and salty