NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- Attention pickle fanatics!
The 150-year-old pickle brand Claussen has teamed up with New York City–based dessert company Baked by Melissa to create a "one-of-a-kind" pickle cupcake for National Pickle Month, which is celebrated in July.
The bite-sized dessert features a "delicious pickle-infused cake topped with pickle buttercream icing and red and white celebratory sprinkles."
A press release described the "dill-ightful" cupcake as a "bright, balanced sweet-salty-sour pickle treat, perfect for your summer parties."
The pickle cupcake comes after Claussen released a pickle-flavored sparkling wine cocktail last year, noting that pickles are in-demand with American consumers.
"We’re excited to keep our pickle momentum going this summer with our first-ever dessert," said Claussen's brand manager, Caroline Sheehey, calling the cupcakes the "perfect unexpected twist for pickle fanatics everywhere."
Among the pickle fans is Melissa Ben-Ishay, co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, whose TikTok features homemade pickles and dishes paired with pickles. Ben-Ishay said "it only made sense to bring the Claussen’s iconic flavor to Baked by Melissa cupcakes next, for an unexpected tangy treat."
The Baked by Melissa x Claussen Pickles Cupcake went on sale Monday in packs of six and 25. They'll be available while supplies last.
The 6-pack is available for $10.25 exclusively at all Baked by Melissa store locations, while the 25-pack is exclusive to BakedbyMelissa.com for $37.00 for nationwide shipping.