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13 Grilled Desserts To Give Your Barbecue Bash The Sweet Finish It Deserves
As summer sets in, we've come to amass quite the arsenal of delicious grilling recipes — but there's so much more to a barbecue than burgers and kebabs. So we've done some investigating into the possibilities for crafting some irresistible grilled desserts. It's a whole new world for barbecue chefs.
Tossing fruit, cheese, or even pound cake on the grill can result in a surprisingly decadent dessert, and you don't need to be a five-star chef to do it either. With these 13 recipes, you'll be sure to satisfy every sweet tooth at your BBQ bash.
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Grilled Figs With Honeyed Mascarpone
Grilled figs are an easy grilled fruit dessert to make, even if you’re a beginner BBQ chef. The Kitchn makes it simple — yet so delicious.
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Grilled Espresso Glazed Coconut Doughnuts
Two words: grilled doughnuts. Half Baked Harvest has blown our minds once again.
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Grilled Pound Cake With Cherry Compote
Tossing pound cake on the grill makes it a completely new dessert. Follow Savory Sweet Life’s advice, and drizzle on plenty of cherry compote.
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Grilled Pineapple With Rum Syrup And Frozen Yogurt
Give your barbecue a tropical twist with Apron and Sneakers’ boozy froyo concoction. This is one gourmet creation.
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Grilled Peaches With Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream
Grilled peaches are a classic choice, and The Kitchn makes them even better with bourbon-infused homemade whipped cream.
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Grilled Nectarines
Looking to branch out? Nectarines are also a great grilling option, as demonstrated by A Cozy Kitchen’s a la mode option.
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Vegan Deconstructed Grilled Banana Cream Pies
Part banana cream pie, part sundae, Half Baked Harvest’s surprisingly vegan dessert is the chocolatey piece of heaven that we need in our lives.
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Grilled Halloumi With Blueberries And Herbs
Who says you can’t use cheese in your dessert recipes? Naturally Ella’s grilled halloumi makes a perfect match with juicy berries.
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Grilled Peaches With Fresh Raspberry Sauce
Plenty of seasonal fruit makes a fail-proof dish, as proven here by Good Life Eats.
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Banana Boats
This campfire favorite by Lick My Spoon can easily be tossed on the grill for a fuss-free treat.
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Chocolate Cherry Grilled Ricotta Pizzas
If you’re looking to go all out, there’s no better option than Family Fresh Cooking’s cheesy, chocolatey dessert pizzas.
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Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches With Honey, Ricotta, And Prosciutto
Crispy prosciutto makes a surprising yet satisfying topper for Cooking for Keeps’ sweet grilled peaches.
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Grilled Polenta With Caramelized Peaches
Polenta is another savory treat that becomes a delectable dessert with a fruity topping. Thanks, Apron and Sneakers!
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