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Throw on that pair of mismatched sunglasses from Pizza Hut and jump in the Delorean because we\u2019re going BACK IN TIII-IIIIME!<\/em><\/p>\n \u2026 and I just realized that Back to the Future is closer to the OG release of the Caramel Apple Empanada than we are now and had a mini existential crisis.<\/p>\n Ahem. All good!<\/p>\n In case you missed the news, Taco Bell recently launched a Decades menu featuring favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and now the 00s with the topic of this review, the Caramel Apple Empanada.<\/p>\n I\u2019m not quite sure why we had to wait an additional three weeks for said empanada, but let me first assure you all that it was well worth the wait.<\/p>\n The shell is perfectly crisp and flaky, with a lovely tender, yet toothsome texture. The filling is a beautiful marriage of apple chunks with just enough texture to make themselves known without being overwhelming, and the sea of gooey caramel they are swimming in has a thick, unctuous mouthfeel that made me feel nostalgic for the days of butterfly hair clips, Smash Mouth, and way too much body glitter. The Bell managed to strike a perfect balance in the ratio of filling to crust as well, just enough that the crust is there to add texture and crunch, but still know when to step back and let the filling take center stage. Even the smell was perfect, a combination of pastry, sugar, and fryer grease that someone should eye for a limited edition scented candle or perhaps an empanada-shaped car air freshener.<\/p>\n Those of you who remember the OG CAE (Caramel Apple Empanada) will be thrilled to learn that, just like the original, the filling is served at roughly the temperature of the sun. Please be cautious when taking that first bite, lest you wind up with a tastebud impairing burn to go along with your dessert, especially if you\u2019re a dessert-first kinda person like me.<\/p>\n All in all, the CAE is a delicious callback to a bygone era of Taco Bell, when there was a dessert on the menu you could pretend was vaguely healthy due to the presence of actual fruit imprisoned within its deep fried walls. The only demerit it receives is due to its unfortunately limited availability. So go get your hands on one while you can! Maybe if they sell well enough, Taco Bell will consider bringing them back on a more permanent basis. At least, a girl can hope.<\/p>\n Purchased Price:<\/strong> $1 with App Promotion ($2.99 regular price) Throw on that pair of mismatched sunglasses from Pizza Hut and jump in the Delorean because we\u2019re going BACK IN TIII-IIIIME! \u2026 and I just realized that Back to the Future is closer to the OG release of the Caramel Apple Empanada than we are now and had a mini existential crisis. Ahem. All good! 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\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 280 calories, 13 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 260 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of total carbs, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 14 grams of total sugar, and 3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"