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    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce (dairy free and gluten free)

    February 7, 2019 By Mary 9 Comments

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    Strawberry Sundaes made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. 

    Can easily be made dairy-free and gluten free.

    This is the perfect sweet treat to make for your kids (or loved ones) this coming Valentine’s Day.

    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce

    My sweet 8-year old told me he wanted to make a recipe video, “Like mommy’s,” he said.

    They think it’s sooooo easy 😉

    So I told him, ok then, you can make a video, under 2 conditions: 1) You have to come up with a recipe and storyboard a video, and 2) Make sure it’s something that can be grilled.

    And he came up with…

    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce

    Shocking 😉

    The idea was to grill the strawberries and also the chocolate peanut butter sauce, both of which would be used as a topping for the sundaes.

    We set everything up outside on a table and assembled all of our ingredients, per his list.

    Ingredients for Strawberry Sundaes

    • Strawberries (we use about a quart)
    • Chocolate Chips (we used vegan chocolate chips since our kids have dairy allergies)
    • Peanut Butter (kids choice!)
    • Graham Crackers (crushed up, for the toppings. We used gluten-free graham crackers)
    • Vegan Whipped Cream (if you’re not dairy free you can easily use your favorite whipped cream)

    How to Grill Strawberries for Strawberry Sundaes

    Grilled Strawberries

    You can use metal or wood skewers (pre-soaked) and line them up. But if you’re feeling lazy, and not in the mood to skewer you can easily just line them up on the grill. They’re big enough to not fall through the grates.

    Grill them about 2-3 minutes per side over direct heat, just to get a nice char and to allow the natural sugars to caramelize.

    While you’re grilling your strawberries you can melt your chocolate peanut butter sauce.

    Grilling Strawberries

    Just place your chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small cast iron pan and place on the grill and stir until melted (this should only take a couple minutes).

    How to Assemble your Grilled Strawberry Sundaes

    This is where the kids can take charge. No adult supervision needed. On a second note…

    Layer a scoop of ice cream, then grilled strawberries, chocolate, half of the crushed graham crackers, and then another layer of ice cream, chocolate sauce, more graham crackers, and finally top with the whipped cream!

    Grilled Strawberry Sundae

    This would be an excellent recipe to make with your kids for Valentine’s Day! Strawberries, Chocolate, Ice Cream? It’s the sweetest way to show your love for your little ones!

    Video

    My 8-yr old son created this recipe, storyboarded the video, and even starred in it! Grilling with kids is fun!!!

    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes

    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Melted Chocolate Peanut Butter Sacue

    Strawberry Sundae made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy to do, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. Dairy free and gluten free.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 sundaes
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound strawberries, stemmed
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (we used vegan chocolate chips)
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 graham cracker, per person
    • 1 quart Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (2 scoops per serving) we used vegan ice cream
    • whipped cream (for serving) recipe in notes
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    Instructions

    To Grill the Strawberries and Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce

    • Prep the grill for indirect cooking.
    • Place strawberries directly on the grill, and cook approximately 2 minutes per side, or until distinct grill marks. 
    • At the same time, place the chocolate and peanut butter in a small cast iron (or heat-proof) dish, and place on the grill, over indirect heat. Stir together until melted (about 3-4 minutes). 
    • Remove strawberries and chocolate sauce from heat, and slice strawberries lengthwise. 

    To make the Strawberry Sundaes

    • In a serving dish place one large scoop of ice cream, then layer with a couple of strawberries, about a tablespoon of sauce, and a tablespoon of crushed graham crackers. Repeat for a second layer. Top with whipped cream. 

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    Notes

    This is the recipe we used for vegan whipped cream we got from an AM Northwest guest, and adapted the sugar content and vanilla. It’s amazing! We use it whenever whipped cream is called for. It’s also a great substitute for icing on cupcakes. Simply put a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight. Once chilled, remove the lid and scrape out only the solid part on top, into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (depending on desired consistency and sweetness) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with a high speed mixer until fluffy. 
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    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes

    Grilling with Kids

    We love grilling with our kids and teaching them how to understand fire and, importantly, how to respect fire. So he’s used to helping us cook outside.

    Grilling with kids is a lot of fun. BUT like teaching a kid to swim, you need to be super vigilant with the rules so everyone is safe. And for us it means boundaries and 100% adult supervision. At least for now.

    It’s also important to have a set of long tongs to avoid burning your arms.

    How to make Dairy Free (Vegan) Whipped Cream

    This is the recipe we used for vegan whipped cream we got from an AM Northwest guest, and adapted the sugar content and vanilla. It’s amazing! We use it whenever whipped cream is called for. It’s also a great substitute for icing on cupcakes. Simply put a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight (we use the 365 Degree can from Whole Foods). Once chilled, remove the lid and scrape out only the solid part on top, into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (depending on desired consistency and sweetness) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with a high speed mixer until fluffy.

    Grilled Strawberry Sundaes top down

    Dairy Free and Vegan Ingredients

    If you’re not vegan or dairy free use your favorite vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate chips (Ghiradelli milk chocolate chips I miss you so!)

    But for my kiddos we use:

    • So Delicious Dairy Free Very Vanilla Cashew Milk non-dairy frozen dessert
    • Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels
    • S’moreabes Gluten Free Graham Style Crackers

    Other Useful Supplies for Grilling Desserts

    • Long Tongs (so you don’t burn your precious arms!)
    • Small cast iron pan for melting chocolate (a 6 inch works great for this recipe)
    • Metal skewers for ease of grilling strawberries (not required, but they do make it easier to grill strawberries)

    Want More Dessert Recipes on the Grill or Smoker?

    • Smoked Chocolate Pot de Creme
    • Grilled Apple Crisp
    • Grilled Blackberry Crostata (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
    • Smoked Hazelnut Nutella

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    Comments

    1. Meagan says

      February 12, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      I’ve never thought about grilling strawberries. Now I have to try it!

      Reply
    2. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

      February 12, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love that he wanted to create his own video and he got so creative too!!! These look super yummy and the video turned out fantastic!

      Reply
    3. Pech says

      February 11, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      OMG this looks not only so good, but I love the fact that he put in all the work of ideation and storyboarding and is such a relaxed natural star in front of the camera! I’ve never thought of grilling strawberries but what a genius way to help out the strawberries that are available for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks! Yeah I was pretty proud of the little guy for his hard work. He was so excited to see it all come together in the end too 🙂

        Reply
    4. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

      February 11, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      Standing ovation for your son!!! This is a winning recipe in my book, and I can’t wait to make this with my own kids! Or better: I’ll have them make it for me 😉 What a yummy, creative combo. I was just talking with my husband yesterday about how I haven’t made our vegan chocolate whipped cream in a long time (used to make it way too often for our waistlines!). I’ll have to make it with this!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:31 pm

        Ohh I’m going to have to look up this chocolate whipped cream of yours! I loooooove this coconut milk one, but I’m a chocolate lover at heart!

        Reply

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