TACO BELL New Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie! 🤔….🤮
TACO BELL New Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie! 🤔….🤮#tacobell #bajablast #pie #mukbang #newfood
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie:
Yes — it’s a very real item. However, it’s super limited edition. They’re only doing 19 per store, and you can only purchase one per person. Taco Bell was even secretive about the release date, so I had to keep checking every day for about two weeks because nobody knew the exact drop date. Luckily, I ended up stumbling on the real date and went the same day it dropped.
The pie costs $19.99, and with tax it came to $22 and some change. It’s a non-baked frozen pie, meaning you thaw it out in the refrigerator for about 1 ½ hours if you’re eating the whole thing.
If it’s just you and you only want a slice, run your knife under hot water, slice it carefully, then put that slice in the fridge for 30 minutes before eating — and place the rest back in the freezer.
As for the taste? It definitely gives Baja Blast. I don’t normally do Baja Blast, but it has this icebox lemon-pie-type tartness to it. Personally, I think it’s basically a Kool-Aid pie, which is a real dessert.
🍰 Kool-Aid Pie Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 packet Kool-Aid (any flavor you like — lemon-lime or blue-raspberry works best for that “Baja Blast” feel)
• 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8-oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
• 1 graham-cracker crust
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and Kool-Aid packet until fully combined.
2. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
3. Pour the mixture into the graham-cracker crust and smooth the top.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours, or until firm.
That’s literally it — a no-bake, three-ingredient pie that tastes almost identical to Taco Bell’s new Baja Blast Pie.
Wow, what a journey it was to even find the Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie! Seriously, it felt like a treasure hunt. I heard rumors, checked online forums daily, and kept bugging my local Taco Bell. My best advice for anyone trying to snag one of these super limited-edition items is to follow your local store's social media if they have it, or even better, call ahead. They usually only get a handful, so timing is everything! Once I finally got it home, the experience continued. The article mentioned the thawing process, but I want to stress how important it is for the texture. If you rush it, it can be a bit too firm, but properly chilled, it achieves this lovely, almost mousse-like consistency. And that taste? As the OCR image perfectly captured, there's definitely a lemon ice box type tartness that cuts through the sweetness, making it more refreshing than you might expect from a Mountain Dew-flavored dessert. It's not just a sugar bomb; it has a zing to it that surprised me. Many of you asked about Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie ingredients and calories. While Taco Bell hasn't officially released a detailed ingredient list for this specific pie (it is a limited test item, after all!), based on its no-bake nature and similar desserts, we can infer some things. It likely contains a crust (graham cracker or similar), a sweetened condensed milk base, a flavoring agent (like Mountain Dew syrup or powder), and a whipped topping. For calories, a slice of a rich, no-bake pie can easily range from 300-500 calories, depending on the size and exact ingredients. It's definitely a treat, not an everyday snack, so enjoy it knowing it's a splurge! Speaking of treats, the article's Kool-Aid pie recipe got me thinking about other Baja Blast-inspired desserts. If you're looking for a Baja Blast birthday cake feel, you could easily adapt that Kool-Aid pie recipe by using a larger springform pan and adding a layer of whipped cream dyed blue or green on top, perhaps with some lime zest. For a Baja Blast milkshake, simply blend some vanilla ice cream with a splash of Mountain Dew Baja Blast soda and maybe a squeeze of lime juice – a fantastic quick treat! The beauty of the DIY Taco Bell Baja Blast Pie recipe is its versatility. Don't be afraid to experiment with different Kool-Aid flavors beyond lemon-lime or blue raspberry. I'm thinking cherry for a completely different vibe, or even orange for a creamsicle twist. The graham cracker crust is key for that classic no-bake pie foundation. This pie is a fun, fleeting moment, but the spirit of Baja Blast desserts can live on in your kitchen!
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