When you think of firing up the grill, your mind jumps straight to steaks, ribs, and maybe a few charred veggies on the side. But here’s the thing—your grill has a sweet side too. From caramelised fruit dripping with smoky goodness to gooey, chocolate-filled treats with a kiss of char, these grilled desserts are a game-changer for any backyard BBQ.
The beauty of grilling desserts is that you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated recipes. A bit of heat, a touch of smoke, and the magic of caramelisation will take simple ingredients to a whole new level. We’re talking crisp edges, soft centres, and flavours that are impossible to replicate in an oven.
Grilled Desserts Everyone Will Rave About!
In this collection, we’ve rounded up 25 mouth-watering grilled desserts you can try at home. There are options for when you want something quick to throw on after dinner, or a showstopper that will have your guests hovering around the BBQ, these recipes prove that dessert deserves a spot on the grill.
Grab your tongs, fire up the coals, and let’s turn up the heat on dessert.
1
Mini Skillet Cookie
If you love soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, this mini skillet cookie recipe is perfect for you. This easy grilled dessert for two is ready in less than 30 minutes and ideal for devouring warm, straight from the skillet.
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2
Grilled Bananas With Coconut Sauce
This Thai dessert is a favourite, featuring bananas pressed flat and drizzled with a sweet, fragrant coconut sauce. Simple yet full of flavour, it’s a treat that’s both comforting and delicious.
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3
Grilled peaches
Grilled peaches topped with mascarpone cheese, a drizzle of honey, and toasted almonds make an easy, elegant summer dessert. The warm, caramelized peaches pair perfectly with the cool, lightly sweetened mascarpone for a delightful mix of warm, cool, creamy, and juicy in every bite.
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4
Grilled Pumpkin Pie with smoked Ginger Snap Crust
Grilled Pumpkin Pie with a Hickory-Smoked Ginger Snap Crust is cooked entirely on the grill, adding a unique smoky flavor. It’s a delicious and unexpected addition to your cool-weather dinner table!
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5
Campfire Apple Crisp
Campfire Apple Crisp is a delicious treat whether you’re camping or at home! Juicy apples are sweetened with sugar, spiced with cinnamon, and cooked in a foil packet on the grill, then finished with a sweet, crunchy crumb topping for the perfect warm dessert.
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6
Grilled Fruit Pizza
The classic fruit pizza gets a gourmet twist with this version—featuring savory flatbread, luscious whipped honey-herb ricotta, and sweet, caramelized grilled fruit. A delicious blend of flavors that’s perfect for summer entertaining!
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7
S’mores Nachos
Toasty marshmallows, sweet melted chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers—S’mores are the ultimate taste of summer. With this fun S’mores Nachos recipe, you can enjoy those classic flavors anytime, cooked on the grill or campfire.
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8
Easy Caramelized Grilled Pineapple
Get your grill ready for this easy Grilled Pineapple recipe. Juicy pineapple, sweet brown sugar glaze, perfect for dessert or a side dish.
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9
Maple Grilled Peaches with Granola Crumble
Fresh, juicy peaches are grilled to perfection to enhance their natural sweetness, drizzled with pure maple syrup, and finished with a crunchy granola crumble topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a bright, fresh summer dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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10
Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Sliders
With ooey-gooey melted marshmallows and chocolate, s’mores are always hard to resist—but this fun twist. Using sweet slider rolls instead of graham crackers and peanut butter cups in place of chocolate bars, this viral dessert is winning hearts worldwide. The peanut butter cups and marshmallows melt together
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11
Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake
Looking for a new dessert to enjoy this summer or on your next camping trip? Try Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake! Buttery pound cake is topped with warm, fresh-cooked strawberries and melty chocolate chips for a sweet treat that satisfies without heating up the house.
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12
Grilled Apple Dessert Pizza
Craving something sweet and a little different? This Grilled Apple Dessert Pizza is a super easy summer treat! Featuring a soft crust topped with warm apple pie filling, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet drizzle, it’s absolutely mouthwatering. Cook it on your Blackstone, flat top, griddle or grill.
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13
Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs
You’ll love the incredible flavor of grilled banana pound cake kabobs—a delicious twist that grilling brings out, with perfectly caramelized edges and irresistible sweetness in every bite.
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14
Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt
Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt is a simple yet elegant summer treat that comes together in just minutes! Sweet, juicy plums pair perfectly with the warm spice of ginger and the sweetness of honey for a light and flavourful dessert.
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15
Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Cake
This sweet blueberry skillet cake is perfect as a dessert, coffee cake, or even breakfast. Tender and dense with a delightful tang from lemon and Greek yogurt, it’s bursting with juicy blueberries for a treat that works any time of day.
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16
Grilled Sweet Potato Balls (Muntip)
Grilled Sweet Potato (Muntip) is a beloved traditional Thai dessert and popular street food found throughout Thailand. Often served alongside grilled bananas and grilled sticky rice, it’s affordable, easy to find, and always satisfying.
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17
Grilled Strawberry S’mores
Grilled Strawberry S’mores are made with fresh strawberries in 2 minutes on the grill. Warm and gooey, they are the ultimate summer dessert!
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18
Homemade Tupig (Filipino Sweet Rice Cake)
Tupig is a traditional Filipino sweet rice cake, made with glutinous rice flour, brown sugar or muscovado, and tender strands of young coconut (macapuno), it’s wrapped in banana leaves and traditionally cooked over charcoal for a smoky, aromatic flavor.
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19
Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Chili and Lime
These grilled fruit kabobs feature fresh chunks of your favorite fruits, skewered and grilled to perfection for a light smoky, charred flavor. Served with a zesty chili lime vinaigrette, they’re a vibrant and delicious dish ready in just 20 minutes!
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20
Grilled Blueberry Dessert Pizza
Grilled Blueberry Dessert Pizza is the perfect sweet ending for your next cookout! Prep the ingredients in advance, then assemble and grill for a delicious dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes.
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What do you think? Got plans to try some of these grill desserts next time the sweet tooth hits! We are excited to try some of our family favourite dessert recipes on the grill and will be sure to share them with you when we do! You might also like to try some of these smoked desserts too!
Tell us your favourite grilled dessert to make in the comments below!
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