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Grilled Doughnuts Strawberry Shortcake

This recipe is exactly why I love what I do…I get to try all kinds of new things…the other night, it was Grilled Doughnuts. Used as the “shortcake” in strawberry shortcake. I shared with some friends that I was grilling doughnuts, and the response was “SHUT UP. That is not right.” (I think she was a little jealous!)

I don’t make dessert all that often. When I do, it’s usually some kind of cookie because I’ve got several different recipes memorized, making it super quick and easy to whip up a batch or two, or four. Well move on over cookies, because there’s a new memorized dessert recipe in town…

It only has 4 ingredients…and the cooking process couldn’t be easier to make…and memorize!

See. Easy to make, easy to memorize. You’re welcome đŸ˜‰

I used glazed doughnuts and I was a little worried that the glaze would melt off while they were on the grill, but turns out that it did melt a little, but ended up caramelizing around the edges. This “shortcake” had a perfect slight crunch on the doughnut, combined with a just sweet enough strawberry “sauce”…rounded out with the creamy whipped topping. Amazing way to end a summer night’s dinner!

Grilled Doughnuts Strawberry Shortcake

YUM. That is all.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 glazed donuts, sliced horizontally
  • 10-12 large strawberries, mashed with a fork
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • Dollops of whipped cream, or scoop of ice cream.

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork, allowing some of the juices to seep out. Sprinkle the sugar over the top and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • While the strawberries rest, grill the doughnuts. Place the sliced doughnuts, inside part down over the flame on the grill for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the strawberry "sauce," and whipped cream or ice cream.