Easy Summer Dessert Board with Chocolate
If you want a summer dessert board that feels playful, shareable, and a little more elevated than the usual fruit platter, this Grilled Fruit Charcuterie is a great one to make. It combines warm grilled fruit, chilled chocolate-covered fruit skewers, crunchy snacks, and multiple Pascha chocolate elements for a dessert board that feels abundant and fun without being complicated.
This board uses a mix of Pascha 70% Cacao Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, Pascha Organic Vegan White Baking Chips, Pascha 70% Cacao Organic Dark Chocolate Bar with Arabica Coffee, and Pascha 55% Cacao Organic Dark Chocolate Bar to create layers of flavor across the board. From grilled pineapple and nectarines to frozen banana and grape skewers finished with chocolate, every part of this recipe adds something different.
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Why You’ll Love This Grilled Fruit Charcuterie Board
- Sweet, smoky, chilled, and crunchy all on one board
- Great for entertaining in summer and early fall
- Easy to customize with different fruit and snacks
- Beautiful presentation for gatherings and parties
- Multiple Pascha chocolate flavors in one recipe
If you enjoy fruit-and-chocolate desserts, you may also like Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Blueberry Bark, and Vegan Berry Fudge.
Ingredients for Grilled Fruit Charcuterie
- Pascha Chocolate 70% Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate with Stevia
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Pineapple
- Nectarines
- Bananas
- Grapes
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Pascha Organic Vegan White Baking Chips
- Pascha Chocolate 70% Cacao Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar with Arabica Coffee
- Pascha Chocolate 55% Cacao Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar
- Popcorn
- Vegan pretzels
- Sprinkles (optional)
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How to Make Grilled Fruit Charcuterie
- Melt the first chocolate. Chop the Pascha 70% dark chocolate with stevia and melt it in a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring often.
- Add coconut oil. Remove from heat, stir in the coconut oil, and let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature.
- Prep the fruit. Cut and core the pineapple, cut the nectarines into halves, skewer the grapes, and cut the bananas into pieces.
- Freeze the skewers. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the banana pieces and grape skewers on the tray. Put them in the freezer.
- Preheat the grill. Heat your grill to 350°F.
- Oil the fruit. Brush the nectarine halves and pineapple slices with olive oil or avocado oil, then place them on the grill.
- Melt the white chocolate. Using a double boiler, melt the Pascha Organic Vegan White Baking Chips. Use about 1/2 to 1 cup depending on how much drizzle or dipping you want.
- Grill the fruit. Grill each side of the fruit for about 7 to 10 minutes, flip, then continue grilling for about 5 more minutes before removing.
- Finish the grilled fruit. Drizzle the grilled fruit with melted white chocolate or dip one side into the white chocolate.
- Coat the frozen fruit. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and pour the melted dark chocolate over the banana and grape skewers. It should harden quickly.
- Build the board. Arrange the grilled fruit, chilled fruit skewers, popcorn, vegan pretzels, Pascha 70% Coffee Bar, and Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar on your serving board. Add sprinkles if desired.
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Tips for the Best Dessert Board
- Use firm fruit so it holds up well on the grill
- Freeze the banana and grape skewers long enough to help the chocolate set quickly
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before pouring over frozen fruit
- Mix warm grilled fruit and chilled chocolate fruit for better texture contrast
- Arrange the board just before serving for the freshest look
Why This Board Works So Well for Entertaining
This recipe feels more exciting than a standard fruit tray because it gives people a variety of temperatures, textures, and flavors. The grilled fruit brings warmth and caramelized sweetness, the frozen chocolate-covered fruit adds contrast, and the popcorn, pretzels, and chocolate bars make the board feel more complete and snackable.
It also works well for casual gatherings because it doesn’t need to look perfect to be impressive. The variety itself makes it visually interesting, and guests can pick and choose what they want.
Easy Variations to Try
- Swap in peaches or plums if nectarines are not available
- Add strawberries if you want more fresh fruit variety
- Use extra vegan white chocolate for more drizzle
- Include extra chocolate bars from the dark chocolate bar collection for more board variety
For more easy entertaining ideas, try Make Ahead Breakfast Cups with Chocolate & Chia Jam or Chocolate Mousse Cookie Cups.
Final Thoughts
This Grilled Fruit Charcuterie board is a fun, flexible way to serve fruit and chocolate with a little more flair. With grilled pineapple and nectarines, frozen chocolate-covered banana and grape skewers, crunchy snacks, and multiple Pascha chocolate options, it’s a dessert board that feels creative, festive, and easy to share.
Whether you serve it for a summer party, family gathering, or relaxed weekend treat, this board is an easy way to make fruit dessert feel more exciting.
