Everyone expects a great dessert at the end of a grilling event, but not everyone expects dessert to be cooked on the grill, right? Why not make the most of your grill while still warm to surprise your friends and family with a delicious dessert recipe?
Grilling your dessert doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Think of something simple like grilled fruits, or skillet cakes that can be prepared ahead and cooked while you enjoy the rest of the meal.
Surprise your guests with fun and tasty desserts that will add the perfect sweet note to your grilling season!
1. Spiced Grilled Plums
The grilling season has finally arrived, and with it, juicy plums can be spotted at farmers' markets. Make the most of plum season by adding them to your grilling menu! You only need a hint of spice mix, tin foil, and fresh plums.
You can pair this dessert with your favorite ice cream or yogurt or serve it simply on its own for a lighter option.
Get the recipe: Spiced Grilled Plums
2. Grilled Pineapple
Finish your grilling menu with something a bit more tropical: grilled pineapple. If you haven't yet tried grilling pineapple, you're missing out. This way of cooking this tropical fruit caramelizes the natural sugars from the pineapple while adding a smoky flavor.
This is a perfect dessert for something easy, refreshing, and delicious. The grilled pineapple can be served with ice cream, syrup, or yogurt, but we also love it served on its own.
Get the recipe: Grilled Pineapple
3. Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
Cooked in a Dutch oven over the grill or a fire, this Cranberry Cobbler combines tart cranberries with a sweet biscuit dough. It comes together in one pot and can be made on your grill while you are enjoying the main course.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra sweetness.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
4. Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches
Just like plums, you can start seeing juicy peaches at farmers' markets just in time for grilling season. Make the most of this by placing them on the grill to get a burst of flavors with every slice of peach. The caramelization of brown sugar on warm peaches creates a delightful treat that's both juicy and flavorful.
This dessert brings spring and summer flavors to your table. Who doesn't love to finish their grilling menu with a fruity addition?
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches
5. Smoked Berry Cherry Pie
A classic summer dessert: Cherry Pie. This version of your summer favorite can be made on the grill or pellet smoker. This gorgeous-looking pie is very easy to prepare and can be left cooking while you finish your mains.
Serve the pie with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Also, this pie is equally delicious when cold if you have some leftovers!
Get the recipe: Smoked Berry Cherry Pie
6. Grilled Fruit and Pound Cake Skewers
This is a fun and easy way to enjoy dessert on the grill. These skewers combine fresh fruits with pound cake, all grilled to perfection for a great mix of flavors and textures.
Don't forget to add some whipped cream for that last touch. You can use fruits of your choice. Kids will love these skewers, and adults will too!
Get the recipe: Grilled Fruit and Pound Cake Skewers
7. Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake
Chocolate, strawberries, and pound cake, is there a nicer combination to finish your grill party? This grilled dessert takes only a 10 minutes to prepare so is the perfect option if you don't want to invest too much time with your dessert but still make something delicious.
You can try this grilled pound cake with different fruits. Serve it with some chocolate chips, some extra fresh fruit, and whipped cream.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake
8. Banana Boats Campfire
Looking for something fun and easy to make on the grill? These banana boats are such a great grill-friendly dessert that combines fresh bananas with different toppings that every kid (and not-so-kids) loves!
Everyone can customize their banana boat and place it on the grill, making dessert a fun experience for your guests.
Get the recipe: Banana Boats Campfire
9. Easy Smoked Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp doesn't have to be a fall dessert. This Easy Smoked Apple Crisp mixes the sweet, tangy flavors of apples with a crispy oat topping. Grilling this dessert adds a new dimension of flavor that traditional oven baking can't match.
Serve with your best ice cream or whipped cream and you'll have a winner dessert!
Get the recipe: Easy Smoked Apple Crisp
10. Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
One of the highlights of summer is when I walk into the farmers market and see crates of fresh peaches, right? This Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler is the perfect dessert for your grill.
A juicy, lightly spiced fresh peach filling bubbles under crisp, buttery-sweet biscuits and a melting cool scoop of vanilla ice cream. What could be better?
Get the recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
11. Smoked Chocolate S'mores Cheesecake
A smoked cheesecake? YES, and you should try it too! The textures of this Smoked Chocolate S’mores Cheesecake are so smooth and offer a hint of smoke flavor, just like s’mores right off the fire.
Load the top of your cheesecake with marshmallows, chocolate bars, and broken graham crackers. Everyone will be asking your for the recipe!
Get the recipe: Smoked Chocolate S'mores Cheesecake
12. Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos
Nobody will be expecting a dessert like this, but everyone will love it. This nacho dish combines nacho chips made with flatbread, caramelized fruit, and strawberry sauce. It's a quick, easy, and decadent dessert that is also nutritious!
Add some chocolate chips and a dash of ice cream to round off this creative take on classic banana split flavors, all prepared on your grill.
Get the recipe: Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos
13. Grill-Baked Blueberry Pie
You can bake this Blueberry Pie outdoors on your gas or charcoal grill. It works just like an indoor oven and keeps your house cool on scorching hot days! Also, this is the perfect addition to your grilling menu.
Keep this patriotic dessert for your 4th of July BBQ!
Get the recipe: Grill-Baked Blueberry Pie
14. Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers
Skewered and grilled, each piece of French toast gets infused with a smoky flavor. This gluten-free version is perfect for people with gluten intolerance or allergy.
Top the grilled toast pieces with your favorite fruits and a drizzle of syrup for a vibrant dessert.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers
15. Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Cake
Make the most of the grill while still warm, and bake this fantastic dessert. This Blueberry Skillet Cake features slightly tangy flavors from the added lemon and Greek yogurt.
This cake can be served on its own, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or you can add some whipped cream and fresh berries to make it stand out!
Get the recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Cake
15 Grilled Appetizers That Are Surprinsingly Easy To Make
There's nothing like starting your grilling menu with a platter of mouthwatering appetizers!
Grilling the main courses can take some time, and having your appetizers ready to go can make the whole grilling experience so much more fun...for both you and your guests!
From classic chicken or seafood skewers, to prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, or Thai Chicken lettuce wraps--these 15 appetizers are vibrant, flavorful, and a perfect combination to please everyone.
See Them Here: 15 Grilled Appetizers That Are Surprinsingly Easy To Make
21 Hearty Dinner Salads We Want to Eat All Summer Long
As the weather gets warmer, I know I'm not the only one craving salad for dinner!
It's so easy to get in a rut though, and find yourself tossing the same lettuce and toppings onto a plate. If that's you (it's definitely me!), this inspirational list of amazing salad recipes is just what we need.
Every one of these heavenly salads is hearty enough for dinner, and brings together flavors and textures that will have you adoring fresh salads all summer long.
From smoky southwestern chicken salads, to a bright cajun Cobb, to flavorful Mediterranean salads topped with briny cheese...there's truly a salad here for everyone.
See Them Here: 21 Hearty Dinner Salads We Want to Eat All Summer Long
Meet Laura, the recipe developer and writer of Six Hungry Feet. She is a mum of two busy bees. She graduated in economics back in 2013 and worked as an economic controller for many years. She is now a full-time blogger and studying to become a certified Vegan Nutritionist. Laura loves traveling, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and has a real passion for Asian food.
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