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title: "McAlister’s Launches Pineapple-Inspired Cheesecake and Lemonade for Summer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5b1af77c-a082-476b-b114-d93b1b004527
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/mcalisters-launches-pineapple-inspired-cheesecake-and-lemonade-for-summer/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
published: 2026-05-19T16:42:31.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:13.692Z
image: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mcalisterspineapple.jpg
---

# McAlister’s Launches Pineapple-Inspired Cheesecake and Lemonade for Summer

**TL;DR:** McAlister's Deli is launching a pineapple-inspired cheesecake and lemonade for summer, available from June 3-28. The limited-time offerings include Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake and Pineapple Upside Down Lemonade.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-19. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/mcalisters-launches-pineapple-inspired-cheesecake-and-lemonade-for-summer/).*

## Story

Summer just got a serious glow‑up at McAlister’s. From June 3–28, we’re rolling out two new limited‑edition treats that bring all the sunshine vibes: Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake and Pineapple Upside Down Lemonade.

- **Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake:** A rich cheesecake layered between layers of buttery pineapple upside-down cake, topped with caramelized pineapple, and baked in a graham cracker crust.

- **Pineapple Upside Down Lemonade:** A refreshing lemonade with the perfect balance of juicy, ripe pineapple purée and black cherry purée.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- limited time offer (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- new menu items (topic)
- seasonal menu (topic)
- McAlister's (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/mcalisters-launches-pineapple-inspired-cheesecake-and-lemonade-for-summer/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5b1af77c-a082-476b-b114-d93b1b004527).