Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Sauce

Sweet, Smoky, and Irresistible

Take your fruit game to the next level with grilled fruit kebabs drizzled in rich chocolate sauce. The smoky caramelization of the fruit perfectly complements the decadent chocolate, creating a dessert that’s both fun to make and impossible to resist. Perfect for summer BBQs, family gatherings, or a gourmet twist on a healthy treat.

Ingredients

For the Fruit Kebabs:

1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 peaches, halved and sliced
1 pint strawberries, hulled
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into thick slices
1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)

For the Chocolate Sauce:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of sea salt or cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium (around 375°F / 190°C). Brush the grates lightly with oil.
Assemble the Kebabs: Thread the fruit onto soaked wooden skewers, alternating colors and textures for a visually stunning presentation.
Grill the Kebabs: Brush the fruit lightly with coconut oil or melted butter. Grill for 3–5 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized.
Prepare the Chocolate Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate and cream. Stir until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon if desired.
Serve: Arrange the grilled fruit kebabs on a platter and drizzle generously with chocolate sauce. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Tips for Perfect Grilled Fruit Kebabs

Use firm, ripe fruit: Soft fruit can fall apart on the grill.
Alternate colors for a visually appealing presentation.
Experiment with chocolate flavors: Dark, milk, or white chocolate all work beautifully.
Add toppings: Crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or a sprinkle of sea salt elevate the dish.
Adult twist: Add a splash of liqueur (like Grand Marnier) to the chocolate sauce for a sophisticated touch.

Why This Recipe Works

Grilling enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, adding a subtle smoky depth. The chocolate sauce provides rich, creamy indulgence, creating a dessert that’s both healthy and decadent. The kebab presentation makes it fun, shareable, and perfect for entertaining.

Final Thought

Grilled fruit kebabs with chocolate sauce are a simple yet impressive dessert that combines smoky, sweet, and indulgent flavors. Perfect for summer parties, BBQs, or even a special treat at home, this recipe turns ordinary fruit into a gourmet experience. Fire up the grill, melt the chocolate, and enjoy!

OTHER RECIPES

If I were to choose a single season throughout the year to designate as my favorite, it would undoubtedly be summer. Pool parties, picnics, and extended days at the beach are all part of it. I relish the warm sunshine on my face, submerging my head underwater, and then enjoying cold fruit as the water trickles down my skin. Summer is truly the best.

The availability of fresh seasonal fruit significantly contributes to my affection for this time of year. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon, peaches, grapes, and pineapple are all delightful on their own, but it can also be enjoyable to discover inventive ways to present them when hosting guests. These fruit kebabs serve as the ideal solution.

By simply arranging the fruits on bamboo skewers and pairing them with a creamy chocolate dipping sauce that takes only 10 minutes to prepare, you will leave everyone with the impression that you are an accomplished host.

The dipping sauce consists of a straightforward blend of raw cashews, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, vanilla, non-dairy milk, and a hint of sea salt. Blending these ingredients results in a rich chocolate cream that you will need to resist consuming before your guests arrive.

I opted for a combination of my favorite fruits (strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and blueberries), but you are welcome to use any varieties you prefer. If you are feeling indulgent, you could even incorporate small pieces of vanilla cake onto the skewers, but the fruit alone is sufficiently sweet and satisfying.

In total, the kebabs require less than 20 minutes to prepare and can be kept for several hours if you wish to make them ahead of time. They are the perfect refreshing treat for a warm summer day!

Notes

*Soak cashews in a large bowl filled with several inches of water for at least 6 hours or overnight. For a quicker method, bring a pot of water to a boil, remove it from the heat, then add the cashews and let them soak for 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

* 2 ripe bananas, peeled
* 6 slices pound cake (1/2 inch thick cut into 1 inch squares)
* 2 medium ripe nectarines or peaches
* 6 whole strawberries, stemmed
* 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 5-ounce can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine

INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare sauce, melt chocolate chips and butter or margarine over low heat in a small saucepan.

Add in the sugar and slowly add the evaporated milk.

Bring mixture to a boil,reduce heat and stir for 8 minutes.

Remove and set aside.
Remove seeds from peaches or nectarines and cut the fruit into wedges.

Slice the bananas and pound cake into 1-inch squares.

Thread the peaches or nectarines, cake, and bananas alternately onto six 12-inch-long skewers.

To each skewer add one strawberry.
Grill each kebab about 5 minutes or until cake is lightly browned, making sure to turn only once.

To serve, push contents from skewers onto dessert plates and lightly drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. The grilled fruit recipe is ready...enjoy the kebab !
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