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    Grilled Donuts with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

    Published: Jun 19, 2013 · Modified: Feb 15, 2023 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Grilled donuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for summer barbecues, camping trips, or just a fun family dessert. Grilling the donuts adds a delicious smoky flavor, while still maintaining the soft and fluffy texture of a classic donut. In this article, I'll walk you through how to make grilled donuts that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. We enjoyed ours for a summer birthday party and they were devoured!

    grilled donut recipe
    grilled donut recipe

    Making Grilled Donuts

    Ingredients

    • 4 plain donuts (or you can make your own from scratch)
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • Vanilla ice cream
    • Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
    grilled doughnuts

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    2. Brush the melted butter on both sides of the donuts.
    3. Place the donuts on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they are lightly browned and toasted.
    4. Remove the donuts from the grill and top with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
    5. Serve the donuts immediately.
    grilled donut recipe
    grilled donut recipe

    Tips for Making the Best Grilled Donuts:

    1. Use Plain Donuts: While you can use any type of donut for this recipe, we recommend using plain donuts so that the flavor of the grill really shines through.
    2. Use Melted Butter: Brushing the donuts with melted butter before grilling helps to prevent them from sticking to the grill and adds a delicious buttery flavor.
    3. Don't Overcook the Donuts: Donuts cook quickly on the grill, so be sure to watch them carefully to prevent them from burning. You want the donuts to be lightly toasted and browned on the outside, but still soft and fluffy on the inside.
    4. Customize Your Toppings: While you can never go wrong with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, you can also get creative with your toppings. Try topping the donuts with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

    Other Delicious Grilled Donut Recipes!

    You will want to keep the donut box full because these are some incredible grilled donut recipes!

    • Strawberries and Cream Grilled Donuts
    • Glazed Grilled Donuts
    • Walt Disney World Grilled Cheese Donut

    Print
    Grilled Doughnuts with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

    Rating: 51

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 3 minutes

    Yield: 4 servings

    Serving Size: 1 doughnut

    Experience heaven with a grilled doughnut toasted to perfection then topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.

    Ingredients

    • 4 vanilla glazed doughnuts (we recommend Krispy Kreme--if you're going to kill your calorie and fat content for the day, do it right).
    • Vanilla ice cream
    • Caramel or salted caramel sauce

    Instructions

    1. Set your grill to low medium heat.
    2. Slice each doughnut in half lengthwise.
    3. Place each doughnut on the grill, grilling until doughnut becomes golden crisp and lightly browned grill side.
    4. Remove doughnut from grill, immediately placing the doughnut on a plate and top with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of caramel or salted caramel sauce on top.
    5. Experience heaven.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ashley - baker by nature

      June 19, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Oh my goodness... this looks insane!!! I need a grilled doughnut asap!

      Reply
    2. Randi

      June 19, 2013 at 9:26 am

      whoa. You just took donuts to a whole new level. I think I just gained a pant size reading this!

      I hope you come by and linkup with us at
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    3. Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off)

      June 19, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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      Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
      Hosted by:
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      We hope to see you there!

      Reply
    4. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen

      June 20, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      How inventive!!! I think my hubby would go nuts over this!! Thanks for linking up at Tasty Tuesday's!!! I am one of the co-hosts this month!!

      Reply
    5. Danielle @ Dining With Dani

      June 22, 2013 at 9:30 am

      This looks like my kind of dessert! Or breakfast!!!!

      Reply
    6. Akaleistar

      June 23, 2013 at 8:36 am

      That looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. deb in Georgia

      June 23, 2013 at 10:56 am

      Can't wait to try! Do you grill the sugar side down or the cut side? Another option would be to use salted caramel ice cream! Thanks 😉

      Reply
      • burntapple

        June 23, 2013 at 11:01 am

        I LOVE the idea of salted caramel ice cream! I grill mine cut side down, just long enough to get a few grill marks on it and heat the doughnut. You can also butter the cut side if you like before placing it on the grill, but I didn't find it necessary. Enjoy!!

        Reply
    8. Anyonita

      June 24, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Doughnuts on the grill!? SHUT UP! These look delicious! What a fun week in your house; it must feel like Christmas! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!

      Reply
    9. Sara

      June 27, 2013 at 8:58 am

      Wow I didn't even know that was possible. It's like fair food, but better! thanks for sharing on my blog hop last week. Here's blog hop #9

      Reply

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