Grilled Cherry Shortcake is sure to be your new favorite summer treat! Grilling cherries imparts a slightly smoky flavor and soft texture to this easy summer dessert.

We did WHAT with a cherry?

Yep, we grilled ’em.  Cherry Shortcakes, fresh from the grill!

It’s just that those darn red beauties start showing up at the grocery store and my mind starts thinking of new ways to use them. We’ve grilled peaches before, and of course pineapple, so why not add cherries to the grilling repertoire? It just makes sense…

Grilling cherries is pretty simple, actually. Just pit and halve them, then skewer them onto a basic skewer. I used water soaked wood, but you can use metal if that is all you have. Grilling the cherries imparts a slight smoky flavor and tends to break the flesh down a bit so they’re softer.

Which is the perfect texture for this sensational cherry shortcake!

Traditionally reserved for strawberries, we used our softened, charred cherries for this summertime dessert and was blown away by the flavor. The best part is they are easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time. These mason jars are the perfect size to keep the shortcake contained, but you can always assemble them on small dessert plates and serve immediately. 

I dusted mine with a small amount of dark chocolate and slivered almonds.

Quite the “Cherry on Top” if I do say so myself!

So go on and dig in!

Grilled Cherry Shortcake

Susan the CA Grown Mom

Grilled Cherry Shortcake is sure to be your new favorite summer treat! Grilling cherries imparts a slighty smoky flavor and soft texture to this easy summer dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2-3 lbs cherries pitted and halved
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pound cake or Madeline cookies
• Optional toppings: slivered almonds and shaved chocolate

Instructions

 

• Skewer the cherries and grill on a hot grill for a few minutes per side.

  Remove fruit from skewer and set aside.
• Whip the cream, sugar and vanilla until peaks form.
• Cover the bottom of 4 oz. mason jar with grilled cherries (about 8 halves).
• Layer whipped cream, pound cake, and more cherries. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Top with slivered almonds and shaved chocolate if desired.

Notes

Try this recipes with any fresh cherries from California!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cherry, dessert

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Love California cherries? We do too! Get our favorite cherry recipes here! If you love baking with cherries, these Cherry Jam Muffins from Displaced Housewife are hard to beat.