That's right, Popeyes has strawberry biscuits now. I gave them a try, and here's everything you need to know.

On the surface, the concept of a strawberry biscuit is fantastic. Savory and sweet, topped with sweet, light icing, this biscuit should be a thing of beauty. The reality, however, falls a bit short of quickbread nirvana.

According to the official press release about this hot new spring product, Amy Alarcon, Vice President of Culinary Innovation, had this to say:

“We are thrilled to introduce the latest culinary creation to our dessert menu, the irresistible Strawberry Biscuits. The perfect combination of our classic, buttery biscuits and the flavor of ripe, fruity strawberries, Strawberry Biscuits offer a delicious touch of sweetness to any meal.”

For starters, you will want to try these fresh at the restaurant the first time. I made the mistake of getting these in a delivery order, so I'll grant some brownie points to offset my laziness. Once cooled, the edges get that tough texture that detracts from the fluffy interior.

The biscuit itself seems to be the standard savory biscuit base, studded with reddish-brown flecks of fruit. I was disappointed that the strawberry flavor was not the primary impression. The frosting is just a hint of sweetness drizzled on top, so that's nothing to write home about. While this isn't exactly a dessert, it's more than a sweet side dish, if that makes sense. It would make an excellent strawberry shortcake base with fresh berries and whipped cream.

If you want to try these strawberry biscuits, eat them immediately at your local Popeyes. Don't even let them cool down on the drive home. You'll find them on the a la carte side of the menu for $1.79 each or a package of two for $2.99. They're a limited-time menu item, so get them while you can.