So, Popeyes has beignets now. I’m not a beignet snob, but I’ve had my fair share of beignets that didn’t measure up. These DO! Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother writing a whole post on a fast food dessert, trust me.
The beignets are filled with Hershey’s chocolate, they’re slightly crunchy, slightly chewy, and made fresh to order (which added an extra 4 minutes to my wait.) I WOULD say I like them better than the ones I’ve had at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, but I don’t need anybody (particularly my husband) coming after me. So I won’t say it.
For scale, see the photo of me holding one so you can understand that these are SMALL! I was certainly hoping they’d be larger, but they’re actually perfectly sized for a quick sweet treat. You eat one in just a couple of bites, which means you’re not getting powdered sugar everywhere. A box of 3 is $2.49 and a 6-piece is $3.99.
By the way, a healthier and more economically saavy way to enjoy Popeyes for dinner is to purchase only a box of chicken (and maybe some beignets) and supplement at home with fresh steamed vegetables and brown rice. It’s a 10-minute dinner that my whole family loves!
