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Smoked And Grilled Dessert Recipes From AmazingRibs.com (16 Recipes, 2 Articles)

Published On: 5/3/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025

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I’ve never been much good at baking. I have a fear of flour. Desserts spelled backwards is stressed. But there are some fun things you can do outdoors that will put a crown on a great meal.

cocoa beans

The Science of Chocolate

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Here's what you need to know about how chocolate is made, including the different types, how to melt it, and how to cook with it.
different caramel colors

The Science Of Sugars, Syrups, Sweeteners, And Sugar Substitutes

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Find out everything you need to know about sucrose, fructose, and glucose, as well as how to cook with sugars, syrups, and sweeteners.
kids eating s'mores

The Secret To This Delicious S’mores Recipe Is Nutella

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Nutella is the key to creating the perfect s'more during your next campout or cookout. Here's a recipe for pure s'mores nirvana!
Grilled marshmallow filled donuts with chocolate sauce

Grilled S’mores Donuts: The Easiest Grilled Dessert Ever

By:

Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

When grilled, the sugar on glazed donuts melts and caramelizes. And when it cools, it forms a crackingly crisp crust like the top of crème brulee. Fill the donut with melted marshmallows and dunk it in chocolate sauce, and you're in grilled dessert heaven! So easy and sooooo delicious!
Apple pie

Grilled All-American Apple Pie Recipe

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

What could be better after an All-American BBQ than all-American apple pie, cooked on the already warm grill.
Grape pie

Concord Grape Pie Recipe: Purple Passion

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you've never experienced grape pie then you're sure to fall in love as soon as you try this recipe for the Naples, NY favorite.
Apple cranberry crisp in a bowl

Dutch Oven Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This classic fruit crisp recipe cooks beautifully and get crunchy on top in a Dutch oven. In addition to being delicious, it is also simple.
Grilled strawberry shortcake with whipped cream

Smoked Whipped Cream: The Secret To Amazing Grilled Strawberry Shortcake

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Briefly grilled strawberries and smoked whipped cream are the stars of this delicious BBQ twist on southern strawberry shortcake. This delicious strawberry shortcake grilled dessert recipe features lightly charred grilled strawberries, blueberries for a patriotic touch, and whipped cream that has been lightly smoked.
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Plated grilled avocados with fruit salsa

Grilled Avocados with Strawberry-Mango Salsa Recipe

By:

Rick Browne, Ph.B.

Say goodbye to traditional desserts and surprise your guests with this delicious recipe for fruit salsa stuffed grilled avocados.
Grilled peach crumble plated

Grilled Peach Crumble Recipe Will Make Your Summer Complete

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

This delicious and easy grilled peach crumble recipe is the perfect summer dessert for any backyard BBQ. Fresh seasonal peaches are halved, then grilled cut side down until lightly charred. Top the peaches with a simple crumble mixture then smoke over indirect heat until golden brown.
grilled peaches

Grilled Peaches And Cream With Rum, A Delicious End To Any Cookout

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Peaches and cream, a classic summer treat and a combo as natural as pb&j, are taken to new levels with a touch of grilling char and smoke.
Grilled watermelon plated

Grilled Watermelon Will Change the Way You Look At Summer’s Favorite Fruit

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Grilling watermelon transforms an otherwise sweet summer treat into a savory side dish or dessert. Grilled watermelon tastes great plain but this recipe rounds out the flavor profile with fiery hot honey, citrusy lemon zest sea salt, and bright fresh mint.
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Barbecued ice cream

Barbecued Ice Cream, A Surefire Showstopper

By:

Rick Browne, Ph.B.

This barbecued ice cream dessert is the perfect way to wow your friends at your next BBQ as you pull it from the grill at the end of the meal.
Jarred smoked chocolate chips

Smoked Chocolate Chips Amp Up Any Dessert

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Take your desserts over the top with this recipe for smoking chocolate chips at home. Cold smoking is the key to this recipe and creates just enough smoke to add a subtle touch of BBQ to the chocolate. Once smoked, the chocolate chips can be stored in an airtight container in order to mellow the smoke flavor.
Chocolate truffles in a box

Homemade Chocolate Truffles, As Easy To Make As They Are To Fall In Love With

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Chocolate truffles are elegant and surprisingly easy to make! They start with a simple mixture of melted chocolate and cream (called ganache).
Deep fried snickers in paper boat

How To Make Deep Fried Snickers® Candy Bars Without the Mess

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

There's something truly decadent about deep fried candy bars and now you can make them at home with this simple recipe. By deep frying outdoors on the grill, you avoid that lingering smell and oily mess in your kitchen. The airy batter gives way to a deliciously warm and melty chocolate candy center.
Bowl with several pecan tassies covered in powdered sugar

Bite-Size Pecan Pies Are Easy To Make And Easier To Eat

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe for pecan tassies, mini bite size pecan pies. Crunchy, nutty, gooey, and flaky.
maple taffy

How to Make Maple Taffy On Snow

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Chewy and rich, maple taffy's texture and flavor are a real treat. Since it is made in the snow, this recipe is sure to be a hit with kids.

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