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These grilled banana split kebabs are a fun dessert and perfect for a summer impromptu dinner with family and friends. Just add a scoop of ice cream and a bit of chocolate sauce and you are good to go!
My hubby and his friend built a big porch on the back of our house and it’s very nice. You can look out over the pool and the beautiful green hillside. However every summer he wants to invite friends or family over for an impromptu dinner just so we can eat and drink on his porch.That’s all fine but I’m the one who has to shuffle around to find something to serve just hours before people come. So for today’s impromptu dinner I’ve made for you a fun little dessert; grilled banana split kebabs. I’ve always wanted to grill fruit plus it gets my hubby in on the cooking!
I headed off to Giant Eagle to gather all my last minute items. They have already prepared Certified Angus Beef Gourmet Bacon Cheddar Burgers which would be perfect and I was able to buy everything else there to get the party started.
My Shortcuts For This Impromptu Dinner Party:
- For the drinks: I bought Pure Leaf bottled tea, Lemon Lemon Sparkling Lemonade and Izzy Fusions to make some light, refreshing drinks for my guests. I just added a bit of fruit and that’s it.
- For the main dish: I bought Certified Angus Beef Gourmet Bacon Cheddar Burgers and then added a quick and easy spicy aioli sauce. See the recipe below.
- For a side dish: I bought a pasta salad at the deli and added fresh herbs. You can also try adding bacon and chives to potato salad.
- For dessert: I made these easy fruit kebabs and topped them with Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream and chocolate sauce. Also I couldn’t resist buying Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies to make ice cream sandwiches for my son. (Every summer my whole family goes to the beach and my sister makes them for him.) So I made a few and kept them in the freezer for dessert too.
Grilled Banana Split Kebabs
Now let’s get to making the grilled fruit kebabs. I used pineapple, strawberries and bananas because they are what is traditionally in a banana split. I mixed a little oil and honey and brushed it on the kebabs to get a caramelization on the fruit.
Once you’ve grilled the fruit, place them on a platter for your friends to make their own sundaes.
I like to keep the fruit on the bottom so the ice cream melts over it and then top with chocolate sauce. But you can make your sundae anyway you like.
Bacon Cheddar Burgers With Spicy Horseradish Aioli
And here are the Certified Angus Beef Gourmet Bacon Cheddar Burgers with spicy horseradish aioli. These were some of the best burgers I’ve ever had. I ate mine without the bun because the aioli was delicious and low carb as was the burger. I’m going buy some more and store them in the freezer! By the way I also have a jalapeño aioli recipe and a buffalo aioli recipe that would go great with these burgers. The spicy horseradish recipe is:
½ cup Hellmann’s mayo + 1 tablespoon horseradish + 1 crushed clove of garlic
Fruity Summer Drink Recipe
And here is what I used for my drinks starting with Pure Leaf unsweetened green tea. I used 1 part green tea, 2 parts of either the Lemon Lemon Sparkling Lemonade (blackberry) or Izzy Fusions (lemon lime). I used lemons, limes and blackberries as well. My son really liked the green tea and blackberry lemonade drink.
1 part tea + 2 parts lemonade drinks + fruit of your choice
Well I hope you give this grilled banana split kebab a try. It is super easy and fun for the summer. Head out to Giant Eagle and get all you need for your next summer grilling party. You can find lots of inspiration and recipes here.
Do You Have Any Summer Party Or Grilling Short Cuts?
Drop me a line and let me know. I’m sure I’m going to need them! Oh and don’t forget those ice cream cookie sandwiches waiting in the freezer! Buy some Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies and Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream. Let the ice cream soften a bit to make your sandwiches and then wrap them in plastic wrap. They need to freeze for a couple of hours. Yum!
Grilled Banana Split Kebabs
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries sliced in half
- 1 pineapple cut into pieces
- 3 bananas thick slices.
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla ice cream
- chocolate sauce
Instructions
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Whisk the honey and oil in a small bowl. Make sure it’s well mixed.
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Thread the fruit on to wooden skewers and place on a platter.
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Brush the honey mixture on both sides of the skewers.
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Grill on low until the fruit has cooked to your liking.
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Place fruit on a plate and eat as is or top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
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Enjoy!
Lauren says
What a great dinner party! But, shhh, don’t give away all of your secrets! 😉
Denise says
Thanks Lauren! Don’t worry I have a few more I haven’t given away.
Wanda Lopez says
Loving every dish. Specially the dessert. Grilling fruits are one of favorite things to do. The fact that we live in FL helps too.
Denise says
That’s great Wanda! Yes, I’m sure you get to grill a lot in Florida. Thanks for stopping by!
Constance Smith says
Oh my heavens, these are perfect for an Independence Day party!
Denise says
Yes it would be great!
Tara says
Yum! Looks like quite the dinner party. I love how you grilled the ingredients for the banana splits.
Denise says
Thanks Tara is was a hit!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
Love that you grilled the fruit. This sounds wonderful!
Denise says
Thanks Liz!
Natalia says
I grill meats, fish, seafood and all kinds of vegetables but never tried to grill fruits. This is what I’ll be grilling next! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe!
Denise says
This is my first time grill fruits but we will definitely do it again. Thanks for stopping by!
Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen says
These are awesome! I absolutely love to grill pineapples, strawberries and bananas. Brings out the wonderful, natural sweetness!
Denise says
Yes it does bring out the natural sweetness. I can’t wait to try grill peaches and plums this summer…..maybe a few berries too!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
These kabobs are absolutely brilliant ~ the flavor of caramelized fruit is to-die-for!
Denise says
Thanks Sue….. I agree about the caramelized fruit!
Lindsey, Lito Supply Co. says
I love that you made this dessert classic into kebabs. So creative!
Denise says
Thanks Lindsay!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Bring on the banana splits! You can never go wrong here! This looks yum!
Denise says
I agree Kristina…..everyone likes banana splits right!
Amy Desrosiers says
Everything you made for your cookout celebration looks amazing! I love the fruit kebabs & that sundae looks divine! #client
Denise says
Thank you Amy…..my son was a big fan of his sundae and my hubby and I enjoyed the kebabs as is. Everyone was happy!
Karly says
Dessert on the grill is one of my very favorite summer things, and this one looks DEE. LISH. Gotta try this soon!
Denise says
Thanks Karly! I hope you like it. 🙂