The flavor profile of chocolate plays well with smokey undertones, and you can bring out unique tasting experiences by using aromatic woods like cherry in your grill, placing punchy spices like ancho chile in the batter mix, or dusting your finished creations with flaky sea salt. After baking brownies on the grill once, you’ll wonder what took you so long to stumble upon this culinary treat.
Similar to baking brownies in an oven, use a toothpick to gauge whether the center of your batch is properly cooked. You want the brownies to be set, fudgy, and chewy — not burnt or tough to bite into. Use a skillet if you’re nervous about destroying pans in the fire and don’t forget to toss a few bananas and peaches over the flames to serve with your smoke-enhanced dessert. When topped with ice cream and drizzles of warm chocolate sauce, this rich grilled dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleasing offering.