When the embers are still smoldering and the steak is finished, things really get exciting: Grilled desserts are the surprising way to round off any barbecue evening – and much easier than you think. Whether you're looking for simple, sweet barbecue recipes to impress guests or unusual BBQ desserts that instantly evoke holiday feelings – you'll find sweet inspiration with roasted flavors here!
From grilled fruit with honey to grilled French toast to deluxe chocolate bananas – these grilled desserts for summer evenings are quick to make, look great, and add a special touch to your plate. Perfect for garden parties, family evenings, or simply as a sweet surprise from the grill.
You don't need any fancy equipment: A grill plate, a few simple ingredients, and a bit of creativity are all you need. Get our best recipes for sweet grilled dishes now – for those who want more than just sausage and steak.
“Chocolate Bananas Deluxe”
Goal: Simple, filling, and chocolatey. Makes a statement, no frills.
✅ Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 bar of dark chocolate (or milk)
- 1 handful of mini marshmallows
- Optional: a shot of rum or whiskey
- aluminum foil
🔥 Preparation:
Cut the banana lengthwise with the peel on (not all the way through!).
Press chocolate pieces and marshmallows into the opening.
Refine with a shot of rum.
Wrap in aluminum foil.
Grill for about 8-10 minutes at medium heat.
Serving tip:
Serve directly in the bowl – rustic.
Wooden board underneath, small spoon added.
Maybe a dollop of cream on top – done.
Grilled peaches with honey and goat cheese
Goal: Elegant, stylish, lightweight. Screams "summer in the garden with decorations."
✅ Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 4 ripe peaches
- 100 g goat's cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Some butter or oil
🔥 Preparation:
Halve the peaches and remove the stones.
Brush with a little oil or butter, then place on the grill (cut side down).
Turn over after 3-4 minutes.
Put goat cheese into the hollow and let it melt briefly.
Drizzle with honey, add herbs – done!
Serving tip:
Decorate on pretty ceramic plates with flowers or edible gold dust.
For Birgit: “Decoration is half the dessert.”
“Brownies from the grill”
Goal: Visually distinctive, classic in taste. Quality, style, easy to make.
✅ Ingredients (for 1 pan):
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 100 g butter
- 2 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- Vanilla extract
🔥 Preparation:
- Melt chocolate and butter in a cast-iron pan (side burner or grill).
Beat eggs and sugar until frothy, then stir in chocolate butter.
Add flour, salt and vanilla and stir until smooth.
Put everything in the pan.
Grill over indirect heat (lid closed) for approx. 25 minutes – firm on the outside, fudgy on the inside.
Serving tip:
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of mascarpone.
Sprinkle with some coarse sea salt for a fancy touch
Grilled French toast with berries and maple syrup
Goal: Brunch meets BBQ, simple ingredients, a sophisticated twist. Exactly his thing.
✅ Ingredients (for 4 people):
4 thick slices of brioche or brioche hot dog buns (seriously!)
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Maple syrup
- Some butter
🔥 Preparation:
Mix eggs, milk, cinnamon & vanilla.
Soak the bread in the mixture (not too long so it doesn't fall apart).
Lightly grease the grill plate or plancha and grill the slices of toast until golden brown.
Top with berries, drizzle with maple syrup – done.
Serving tip:
Serve on slate platters or dark plates .
Serve with berry sauce made from crushed raspberries and extra lemon juice.
“Cinnamon roll skewers with vanilla dip”
Goal: Gift and party-friendly, looks cute, smells like “OMG, what is that?!”
✅ Ingredients (for 6 mini skewers):
- 1 roll of ready-made cinnamon roll dough (e.g. B. refrigerated shelf)
- Some melted butter
- Cinnamon & Sugar
- wooden skewers
- For the dip: 200 g sour cream or cream cheese , vanilla sugar, some powdered sugar
🔥 Preparation:
Cut the dough into slices and put them on skewers (the snail remains visible!).
Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Grill for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly crispy.
Mix the vanilla dip and serve cold.
Serving tip:
The dip is in a small jar, with the skewer next to it – snackable & pretty.
For children & guests – “Mini pancakes from the grill with berry sauce”
Goal: Party-friendly, sweet, and mess-free. Kids love it – and adults do too.
✅ Ingredients (for approx. 12 mini pancakes):
- 200 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- Oil or butter for the grill plate
- For the sauce: Berry mix + 1 tbsp sugar + squeeze of lemon
🔥 Preparation:
Mix the dough as usual and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Bake small pancakes (approx. 5 cm in diameter) on the hot grill plate.
Heat the berries in a small saucepan with sugar and lemon juice – the sauce is ready.
Serving tip:
Serve on small wooden skewers or mini plates. Placemats for kids are available in our shop.
Stack them individually, top with sauce and powdered sugar – it doesn't get any sweeter than that.
