Which McDonald’s dessert was first created in Canada in 1995?

The McFlurry was first created in Canada in 1995.

The dessert was developed by franchisee Ron McLellan at a McDonald’s restaurant in Bathurst, New Brunswick. It combined soft-serve ice cream with blended-in candy or cookie pieces, creating a product that could be customized with branded toppings.

The McFlurry’s design supported McDonald’s larger branding strategy: a familiar base product could be paired with limited-time or locally popular ingredients. That flexibility allowed different markets to promote different flavors while keeping the McFlurry name consistent.

The dessert is often confused with a milkshake because both use soft-serve products, but the McFlurry is eaten with a spoon and contains mixed-in pieces. McDonald’s began expanding it internationally after its Canadian origin, and it became one of the chain’s best-known dessert brands.