TGI Fridays Has New Holiday Desserts Inspired By Our Fave Movies

I wonder what the Grinch would think if he knew his legacy involved a $9.50 cheesecake.

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Imagine dedicating your life to hating Christmas, stealing an entire town’s presents, decorations, and roast beast, only to find yourself immortalized on a restaurant’s dessert menu. I’d be furious. Which, to be fair, is probably how the Grinch would react.

TGI Fridays has teamed up with TBS to introduce three holiday desserts as part of its returning TGI Elf Days celebration. The Grinch and The Polar Express have received the edible treatment and I’m beginning to think no fictional character is safe from becoming a limited-time menu item. I am delighted.

The Grinch Is A Cheesecake Now

First up is The Grinch‘s Who-Liday Cheesecake, a $9.50 slice of New York-style cheesecake with white and dark chocolate and crushed candy canes. I can picture the Grinch sitting in a boardroom, arms crossed, while someone explains how his decades of festive misery could be represented through peppermint and cream cheese.

Next is The Polar Express Golden Ticket Hot Cocoa and Cookie for $6.99, featuring hot chocolate with whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and a warm snickerdoodle.

I’ve always had questions about the hot chocolate scene in The Polar Express. What happens when the train hits a bump? And why is everyone so comfortable with men performing synchronized choreography while carrying scalding beverages around a moving train?

I’d happily accept a mug. I’d just prefer they stopped doing backflips near my face.

Finally, there’s the Oooh Fuuudge Brownie Obsession, a warm fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and glazed pecans. You don’t need any elaborate marketing to convince me that a hot brownie covered in ice cream is a good idea.

Even The Cocktails Are Wearing Pants

TGI Elf Days runs through January 4, 2027, at participating restaurants. The wider menu includes Mike’s Hot Honey Sriracha Mozzarella Sticks, wings, ribs, and new steak, chicken, and seafood dishes.

And then there’s Santa Pants.

That’s a cocktail made with tequila, cranberry, lime, and ginger beer, garnished with Santa’s trousers. I am intrigued. Does someone at TGI Fridays have a drawer full of miniature Santa pants? Is there an employee whose job involves dressing cocktails? I sincerely hope so.

The celebration also includes holiday movie and trivia nights, giveaways, and double rewards points on Fridays. Prices and availability vary by location.

I’d most likely order The Polar Express hot cocoa and cookie first, although I do feel sorry for the Grinch. He tried so hard to ruin Christmas, and now people are happily eating cheesecake in his honor. The poor guy can’t catch a break.