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Grilled Dessert Pizza #SundaySupper

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Join the #SundaySupper tastemakers and “throw something on the barbie.” Why grill the entire meal outdoors then go back into the hot kitchen to make dessert? Grilled Dessert Pizza is a light and tasty ending to a fabulous dinner made “on the barbie”.

grilled dessert pizza 9aIf you’ve never grilled pizza it will be a revelation of flavor. The smoky, lightly charred crust is completely addictive. I’ve been grilling pizza over charcoal for about 20 years now. I love the flavor and crispy crust that I get from the charcoal, but you could make the same recipe in the oven or on the gas grill if you don’t have a charcoal grill.

I usually make savory pizza, but for today’s #Sundaysupper event I decided to do a Grilled Dessert Pizza for a change. I didn’t want something overly rich or sweet so rather than going with toppings like chocolate or marshmallows (which would be delicious, by the way-something to think about for a future post) I opted for fresh fruit and a light Greek yogurt drizzle.

Check out this previous post for a really good pizza dough recipe. You’ll also find detailed instructions and photos explaining how to set up the grill and how to work with the dough. As I mention in that post, it took many years and many burnt fingers to work out this system. I’ve got it down pat by now and am happy to pass on my hard-earned knowledge to you.

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I’m really happy with the results of this recipe. The crust is crisp and smoky, the fruit is lightly sweet and juicy and the Greek yogurt drizzle adds a creamy finish. It’s the prefect light ending to your meal “from the barbie”.

Special Equipment Used: Wooden Pizza Peel, Pizza Pan, Pizza Cutter, Chimney Starter.

Grilled Dessert Pizza #SundaySupper

Grilled Dessert Pizza #SundaySupper

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Honey Lime Butter

  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lime, zest and juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Honey Lime Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 lime, zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Pizza Toppings

  • 1 Pound strawberries, washed, hulled and cut into 1/2" chunks
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (I used vanilla sugar)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • mint leaves, chopped if they are very big

Instructions

Pizza Crust

  2. Make the dough according to the recipe,

Honey Lime Butter

  2. Combine all the ingredients

Honey Lime Yogurt Sauce

  2. Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate until the pizza is ready

Pizza Toppings

  2. Combine the chopped strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar and allow to macerate for at least 30 minutes

Grill the Pizza

  2. Roll the dough to a 12"-14" round and follow the directions here for how to set up the grill and grill the pizza dough.
  3. Once the first side of the crust is grilled, flip the pizza over
  4. Brush the grilled side of the crust liberally with the Honey Lime Butter
  5. Sprinkle the chopped strawberries evenly over the dough, leave excess juice in the bowl
  6. Sprinkle the raspberries and mint leaves over the strawberries
  7. Drizzle a little more of the Honey Lime butter over the toppings
  8. Close the grill and allow the bottom of the crust to bake and the toppings to warm
  9. Check the bottom of the crust to see if you need to move the crust around to avoid burnt spots
  10. If the dough is not browning enough briefly move the pizza over the coals to brown and then move back to the cool spot
  11. Remove the pizza from the grill with a wooden pizza peel once the bottom is browned and the toppings are warm
  12. Serve the pizza warm-drizzled with Honey Lime Yogurt Sauce
© Eileen Gray

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Comments

  5. Boy does this look amazing! Like you, I tend to grill savory pizzas but that must change! This would be perfect for the holiday weekend!!!

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  8. Eileen, I love your description…”the crust is crisp and smoky, the fruit is lightly sweet and juicy and the Greek yogurt drizzle adds a creamy finish.” Oh my goodness – this looks and sounds scrumptious! A smoky crisp crust – sign me up! D-Licious!

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  11. We have so much fun with grilled pizza but I’ve never thought to continue the party with a dessert version. This will be such a hit! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

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