The Holiday Pie is a handheld pastry with a flaky, buttery crust and a sugar glaze. It's covered in multicolored sprinkles and filled with a rich vanilla custard. Despite having the rectangular shape of McDonald's apple pie, it's pretty distinctive taste-wise — and has legions of devoted fans.

The festive confection includes a creamy, smooth custard baked into a flaky, buttery crust and glazed with sugar and rainbow sprinkles. McDonald’s introduced the pastry in 1999 and has since become a staple holiday treat.

McDonald's is ready to get into the holiday spirit. Starting this Friday, November 15, the fast food chain is bringing back its highly beloved holiday pie, each crafted with the brand's signature buttery pie crust and filled with creamy custard,