Just when you thought McDonald’s couldn’t surprise you anymore, the fast-food giant has shaken up the dessert game with an unexpected twist. Meet the Churro McFlurry—a cinnamon-sugar treat that’s already making waves. The catch? As of this writing, it’s only available in two countries, leaving fans everywhere else desperately craving a taste.
Meet the Churro McFlurry
Spotted first by fast-food sleuth Snackolator, McDonald’s Nicaragua has just unveiled a decadent new creation—the Churro McFlurry. This indulgent treat swirls cinnamon-dusted churro bites into creamy vanilla soft-serve, finished with your choice of caramel, chocolate, or strawberry sauce.
Churros, originally hailing from Spain, have long been beloved across Latin America and are a nostalgic favorite in parts of the U.S., especially at carnivals and theme parks. But this McFlurry isn’t your average fairground snack. Judging by photos from Nicaragua, it’s an over-the-top delight, with golden churro chunks spilling over a caramel-drizzled sundae that’s as photogenic as it is crave-worthy.
In addition to Nicaragua, the Churro McFlurry is also available in Honduras, as confirmed by a Facebook post from McDonald’s Honduras. Since both countries are located in Central America, it wouldn’t be surprising if McDonald’s expands the new McFlurry flavor to other nations in the region.
Could the Churro McFlurry Come to the United States?
After Snackolator spotlighted McDonald’s new Churro McFlurry in Nicaragua, U.S. fans were quick to voice their envy.
“We never get fun ones here,” one commenter complained.
“What a tease,” another chimed in.
And one churro lover summed up the collective frustration with, “Okay, but churro lovers live in the US too.”
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While there’s always a chance the dessert could make its way north if it performs well abroad, U.S. fans may want to temper their expectations. According to TheStreet, McDonald’s tends to play it safe with its American dessert menu, typically introducing permanent items only a handful of times each year.
That said, the McFlurry remains the chain’s most flexible dessert platform. Because it only requires a quick mix-in of different toppings, it’s often used for short-term flavor experiments. Earlier this year, McDonald’s celebrated the McFlurry’s 30th anniversary—originally launched in Canada—with a limited-edition Birthday Cake version featuring frosted confetti cookie dough and syrup.
Internationally, McDonald’s has continued to get creative with region-exclusive McFlurry flavors, including Matcha in Vietnam, Pumpkin Oreo in Japan, and Biscoff cookies in Cyprus. Meanwhile, American customers are still waiting (and hoping) for their churro moment.
How the McFlurry Became a Dessert Icon in the U.S.
Although it’s now considered a staple on the McDonald’s menu—right alongside the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder—the McFlurry has a surprisingly recent origin. It was first created in 1995 by a franchise owner in New Brunswick, Canada, who had the idea to mix Oreo cookie pieces into vanilla soft-serve, served in a simple paper cup.
The sweet experiment was an instant hit. After successful market testing, the McFlurry rolled out across North America by 1997, cementing its place in fast-food history. In the U.S., the Oreo and M&M’s varieties have remained the only permanent options. Still, over the years, McDonald’s has introduced dozens of limited-time flavors—from Red Velvet Cake to Mississippi Mud Pie.
This summer, a seasonal S’mores McFlurry featuring Hershey’s chocolate is available nationwide, though it’s expected to disappear from menus by August 2025. And earlier in 2024, McDonald’s released the viral “Grandma McFlurry”—a nostalgic nod to the hard candies often found in a grandmother’s purse. While its flavor echoed Werther’s Originals, the treat wasn’t tied to any official candy brand.
Sources: Snackolator, McDonald’s Honduras, TheStreet