Fire it Up! 7 Ways to Make Dessert on the Grill

I find that whenever we have a BBQ everyone is outside mingling, and people just can't resist checking out the grill to see what goodness they are in for. Why not keep the party alive and outside and give your guest something to really feast their eyes on by grilling up dessert. You'll be the hit of the party and everyone will want to chip in to help…and steal the recipe. Here are 7 ways to grill desserts for your summer BBQ.

Grilled Chocolate and Fruit Panini1. Grilled Chocolate and Fruit Panini
Wait, it's a dessert and a sandwich?! Sold! We love that this delicious treat can be made with virtually any fruit you happen to have on hand! And if you don't feel like firing up the grill outside, you can just use a panini press.

Make Melted Chocolate Fruit Panini

Ingredients:
1/3 baguette (about 6″ slice), sandwich-sliced
2 Tbsp dark chocolate spread
1 cup fruit - seasonal (grill before using if desired)
dash of coarse sea salt
dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or other flavor accent

Directions:
1) Warm up your panini press or get a grill pan ready.
2) Slice your bread.
3) Spread your chocolate on the inner side of both slices of bread.
4) Skewer and grill fruit first if desired. Lay over top bread.
5) Sprinkle a dash of salt and cinnamon (or other) over chocolate. Put sandwich faces together.
6) Grill for 2 minutes or until grill marks appear and bread becomes lightly toasted.
Slice. Serve!

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Pineapple Right-Side-Up Cake2. Pineapple Right-Side-Up Cake
What could be more delicious than pineapple and pound cake? Pineapple that's been caramelized by the grill on top of toasted pound cake with a dollop of ice cream on top! You can even use a store-bought pound cake for extra convenience.
Make pineapple right-side-up-cake








Grilled Banana Boats3. Grilled Banana Boats
These banana boats are the grilled version of a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar - simply set out a buffet of toppings and let everyone pick their own! Guests (especially the younger ones!) will love that this is a delicious dessert and a fun activity.
Make grilled banana boats






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S'mores Dessert Pizza4. S'mores Dessert Pizza
S'mores: Yum. Pizza: Yum. Combine them both for an innovative summer dessert and guests will be complimenting your creativity and thanking you for saving them from the sticky mess that inevitably comes with a classic s'more.
Make s'mores dessert pizza





Grilled Peaches and Cream5. Grilled Peaches and Cream
Peaches are in season all summer, so you might as well take advantage and whip up some classic Georgian peaches and cream! Bonus points if you break out that old hip hop song and make your music match your dessert. Know what I mean, peaches and cream?
Make grilled peaches and cream





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Grilled Pound Cake With Grilled Strawberries6. Grilled Pound Cake With Grilled Strawberries
This is basically a summertime, grilled version of strawberry shortcake, which is always a popular dessert. The lightly grilled cake and strawberries contrasts beautifully with an ice cold whipped cream or ice cream topping!
Make grilled pound cake with grilled strawberries








Grilled Dessert Pizza7. Grilled Dessert Pizza
Fresh fruit, chocolate, and thin crust pizza makes for an easy, light, delicious dessert! If you're cooking for kids, mix it up by cutting up a ton of different fruits and letting everyone make their own personal pizza.
Make grilled dessert pizza










- By Macki West
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