Two women have taken the internet by storm with their ingenious McDonald’s ice cream hack, creating a unique dessert that’s both delicious and budget-friendly. Janelle and Kate, known on TikTok as @janelleandkate, shared their ‘little known’ creation that costs around £10 and can feed the whole family. Their recipe is simple: combine three ice cream cones and two apple pies in a container, then top with your favorite toppings like caramel sauce and sprinkles. The video shows the women enjoying their creation with a friend, and the response from viewers has been overwhelmingly positive.
The hack has prompted countless comments, with viewers eager to try the combination themselves. Some even suggested variations, such as using different toppings or swapping the apple pies for another McDonald’s treat.
The viral success of this ice cream hack coincides with McDonald’s UK’s 50th birthday celebration, which includes the introduction of new menu items like the Birthday Cake Donut, a ring donut with strawberry filling and buttercream icing.
McDonald’s is also celebrating with new McFlurry flavors: Milkybar Raspberry Ripple and Munchies Cookie Dough. The Milkybar Raspberry Ripple features soft dairy ice cream swirled with mini Milkybar chocolate drops and topped with raspberry sauce, while the Munchies Cookie Dough offers ice cream swirled with chocolate-coated Munchies biscuit pieces and a caramel cookie dough sauce. These new treats will set you back £2.19, with a mini version costing £1.59.
The Birthday Cake Donut is not just a delicious treat but also a way for McDonald’s to give back to the community. For every Birthday Cake Donut sold, 20p will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, which provides free accommodation to families with children in hospital.
McDonald’s continues to find creative ways to engage with its customers, and this ice cream hack is a testament to the brand’s ability to create a buzz through simple, innovative ideas.
