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Irresistible Grilled Desserts to Complete Your Outdoor Feast

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Why stop at burgers? You can create delicious grilled dessert recipes without ever leaving the patio. With berry-topped dessert pizza, gourmet s'mores, and more, these charred-and-delicious dessert recipes give grillers every incentive to keep the flames burning.

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Grilled Donuts

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There's no sweeter conclusion to a backyard barbecue than lingering with friends over a tray of these chargrilled donuts and luscious gourmet dips. Using purchased pastries allow the grilled dessert to come together in less than 10 minutes.

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Grilled Banana Bites

Grilled Banana Bites
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If you're seeking a kid-friendly grilled treat, you can't go wrong with these gooey sandwiches. Lightly charred banana chunks are enrobed in chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow creme for sticky-fingered bliss.

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Peach-Berry Hot Honey Crisp

Peach-Berry Hot Honey Crisp
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In case you missed it: Hot honey is the condiment we're adding to all sorts of foods. Here it adds the perfect amount of sweet heat to grilled peaches and berries. Topped with a brown sugar oat crumble, this grilled dessert will steal the show at your next bbq. 

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Grilled Berry Cobbler with Graham Cracker Topper

Grilled Berry Cobbler with Graham Cracker Topper
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This grilled cobbler recipe makes the most of fresh raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Related: Grilled Fruit Recipes That Will Make Your Summer Sweeter

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Grilled Bananas and Pineapple with Coconut-Caramel Sauce

Grilled Bananas and Pineapple with Coconut-Caramel Sauce
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Sometimes keeping it simple is best. In this grilled dessert, we're letting the natural sugars from the fruit shine after a run over the flame. Serve the grilled pineapple and bananas with ice cream and our homemade rum-spiked caramel sauce.

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Rosemary-Strawberry Shortcake Pizza

Rosemary-Strawberry Shortcake Pizza
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Here's a grilled dessert that also utilizes your herb garden. Fresh rosemary and strawberries add bright flavor to this one-of-a-kind dessert pizza. Use the grilled option for flame-kissed flavor, or if the grill racks are full, we have oven option as well.

Related: Our Best Pizza Recipes Will Make You Want to Toss Your Takeout Menus

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Grilled Apple Crisp with Porter-Toffee Sauce

Grilled Apple Crisp with Porter Toffee Sauce
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Whip up a batch of porter-toffee sauce while your apple crisp is grilling, and you'll have a warm, decadent dessert in a flash. (And if you haven't tried porter beer's hoppy, caramel-like flavor in a toffee sauce, trust and taste. You can thank us later.)

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Grilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler with Shortbread Crumb Topper

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Fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb, and crisp shortbread cookies star in this irresistible grilled cobbler recipe. Serve it with rich and creamy lemon ice cream for a sweet, tangy finish.

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Pineapple-Berry Hobo Pack

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This easy grilled dessert showcases fresh pineapple and blueberries. The foil pack recipe allows for individual desserts (perfect for camping!) and easy cleanup.

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Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Ice Cream

Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Ice Cream
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Pineapple may be the key player in these spiced and lightly charred dessert skewers, but star fruit, kiwifruit, and ripe papaya (or mango) play strong supporting roles. Serve with coconut-sprinkled ice cream for truly tropical indulgence.

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Grilled Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Rhubarb-Pear Compote

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If bread pudding is a go-to dessert for you, just wait until you've infused flavor from the grill. Orange juice, red wine, and cinnamon are just a few of the bold ingredients that give this grilled dessert its unforgettable flavor.

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    1 of 11 Grilled Donuts
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