5 Irresistibly Easy Grilled Dessert Recipes
Slide over those burgers on the grill to make room for dessert. Desserts on the grill? Oh yes - our post-dinner dishes like fruits and cakes are already delicious, but grilling them makes them even more irresistible. A grill doesn't have to be reserved for just the savory courses. The open flame is a fantastic way to bring out the sweet flavors of some of your favorite desserts, whether it's fruit, pound cakes, or donuts.
Related: 10 Grilling Tips for Beginners
The grill can be your best friend during the summer. It's basically your outdoor oven. Desserts brown just as nicely as they would in a regular oven (as long as you have a cover) and cast-iron pans do the best job when cooking on the grill.
It's not difficult to do, either. By using simple, store-bought ingredients and pairing them with fresh fruit and herbs, your favorite desserts take on a whole new and delicious flavor profile, and become a welcomed addition to the regular hot dogs and burgers that are on your barbecue menu. The best part? Most of the work, if not all, can be done ahead.
Grilled Glazed Donuts with Mocha Espresso Dunk Recipe
Coffee, milk, and chocolate - grilled donuts are a little bit of heaven on Earth.
INGREDIENTS
6 glazed donuts
5 ounces milk chocolate
7 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Light a grill for direct medium heat, to about 350 degrees.
While the grill preheats, combine the milk chocolate and milk in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the chocolate has melted. Whisk in the espresso power until fully dissolved and smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Grill donuts covered until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Serve with warm Mocha Dunk.
Recipe Details
Servings: 6
Special Designations: Nut-free
Old-Fashioned Grilled Peach Pies Recipe
In the South, mouths drool whenever fried pies are mentioned. By grilling these hand pies, you can make a toasty Southern treat.
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Grilled Pound Cake with Strawberry Basil Cream Cheese Recipe
The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake is great with summer berries. Basil-kissed strawberry cream cheese is a delightful change.
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Grilled Peaches with Toasted Almond Granola Topping Recipe
Grilling peaches quickly transforms a seasonal fruit into an exciting dessert. The crunchy toasted almond topping topping makes for a delicious filling, as well as a healthy granola treat the next morning, should there be any leftovers.
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Campfire Skillet S'mores Recipe
This is sweet and oh so warm and gooey. Try to let them cool off, grab a spoon, and dig in.
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-Patricia Stagich, The Daily Meal
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