McDonald's just gave customers the most treasured gift of the holiday season: the return of the Holiday Pie. Rather than covered in wrapping paper, this present — a warm and gooey custard filling — is wrapped in a flaky pie crust, decorated with a sugar glaze and rainbow sprinkles. The limited-time pie is a fan favorite of the fast food giant and is returning to participating locations.

So far, the pie's reappearance has been spotted at locations in Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. Each holiday season, McDonald's tends to gradually release the Holiday Pie, slowly returning the beloved seasonal dessert to certain locations. Fans noticed the pies landed back on menus earlier this week, and there's a good chance they will be at most participating McDonald's restaurants by the end of the week.

The Holiday Pie, which will only be available during the holiday season, can be found at any participating location. If you're unsure if your local McDonald's has it, you can always check the McDonald's app. , so this year's return marks an earlier celebration for customers looking to ring in the festive spirit.

More fast food holiday releases on the docket Marking the start of the festive season, fans eagerly anticipate the release of holiday menus each year. Dunkin' added four new items to its seasonal menu this year: a Holiday Cookie Signature Latte, White Hazelnut Bark Coffee, an almond croissant, and a Hash Brown Brisket Scramble. The new coffee options and the.