Taco Bell Unveils New Baja Blast Pie, Sparking Excitement
Taco Bell is making waves online with the introduction of its latest dessert: the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie. This limited-edition treat takes the popular soda, known for its tropical lime flavor, and turns it into a creamy, key lime-like pie.
The dessert features a graham cracker crust filled with a vibrant blue filling, topped with whipped cream. It is priced at $19.99, but you can only buy it whole—not by the slice—and it’s available while supplies last.
Initially revealed at Taco Bell’s 2024 Live Mass Event, the pie generated a flurry of memes and fan petitions to bring it to life, according to Taco Bell.
Currently being marketed as a “Friendgiving Flex,” the company describes it as a standout choice for holiday gatherings. “This is a statement in a sea of stuffing,” Taco Bell mentioned.
Mountain Dew echoed the excitement on Instagram, saying, “Now you can drink and eat Baja Blast.” Just to note, Baja Blast was created specifically for Taco Bell and debuted in 2004 through a partnership with PepsiCo, the parent company of Mountain Dew.
Fans are expressing mixed reactions. Some feel stunned by the uniqueness of the pie, while others are just diving right in. One comment from a user jokingly suggested that bringing this pie to a Thanksgiving event might get you kicked out. Another quipped about it looking “radioactive,” referring to the bright color.
Interestingly, reactions from those who have tried it have varied. One person described the taste as a mix of Baja Blast and key lime pie, saying it was “okay.” Others have expressed a bit of horror mixed with curiosity, with one user admitting, “I’m scared but please give me 10.”
A Taco Bell employee who sampled the pie remarked, “It’s not terrible.” Others have noted a sense of regret after indulging, with one admitting they felt a “belly full of creamy, citrusy” pie filling afterward. It seems to be one of those indulgences that could either delight or leave you questioning your choices.
As it stands, the buzz around Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Pie is growing, with fans hoping it could last longer than its limited release. It certainly fits into the quirky range of fast-food innovations that meat lovers and dessert fans alike have become accustomed to from Taco Bell and its competitors.
In the fast-food world, creative twists on classic items are nothing new. Taco Bell previously made waves with its waffle taco in 2014, while McDonald’s Japan once offered Machoco Potatoes, combining fries with chocolate sauce. These kinds of limited-time offerings often lead to discussions, both serious and humorous, about the ever-evolving landscape of fast food.
