Camping Dessert Recipes

No camping experience is truly complete without a selection of mouthwatering desserts. The outdoors seem to enhance the flavors and make these treats even more enjoyable. Below, you'll find a collection of tempting dessert recipes specifically crafted for camping adventures.

Campfire Pie Bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of graham cracker mini pie crusts
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 package of mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 package of mini marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. Slice the bananas.
  2. Place all four pie crusts on a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet pan.
  3. Layer the pie crusts as follows: 3 or 4 slices of banana, 2 or 3 peanut butter cups, and a few marshmallows on top.
  4. Cover the baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  5. Set the pan on a grate over a campfire and cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Cola Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans of cherry pie filling
  • 1 can of cola-flavored soda
  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix

Instructions:

  1. In a 12-inch Dutch oven, pour both cans of cherry pie filling.
  2. Evenly distribute the chocolate cake mix on top of the pie filling.
  3. Pour the cola-flavored soda over the cake mix.
  4. Place the Dutch oven on top of hot coals or a grate.
  5. Allow it to cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cake appears done.


Sweet Banana Fry

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless chicken breasts, quartered
  • 1 package of onion soup mix
  • 4 tablespoons of softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 can of mushrooms (4 oz.), drained
  • 1/2 cup of cream
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill.
  2. Wash and dry the chicken breasts.
  3. Tear off four large squares of aluminum foil.
  4. On each foil square, place 1 teaspoon of softened butter, 1 teaspoon of onion soup mix, and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
  5. Add equal amounts of chicken to each square.
  6. Drizzle the remaining butter and soup over the chicken.
  7. Top with equal amounts of cream and mushrooms.
  8. Wrap the foil to create a packet, tightly folding the edges.
  9. Cook on a hot grill for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked, turning the packets every ten minutes.

Peanut Butter & Banana S'mores

Ingredients:

  • 8 whole graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup of marshmallow fluff
  • 2 sliced bananas (1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped salty roasted peanuts
  • 4 8-inch squares of wax paper
  • 4 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil

Instructions:

  1. Spread peanut butter on four graham crackers and marshmallow fluff on the other four.
  2. Press slices of banana into the peanut butter and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  3. Place the marshmallow crackers on top of the peanut butter and banana crackers, pressing lightly.
  4. Wrap each s'more in wax paper and then in foil.
  5. Grill the s'mores over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, turning them twice.
  6. They are done when the marshmallow filling is gooey and somewhat toasted.


Gooey Brownie S'mores

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup of crushed graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to 325 degrees F and coat a 12-inch cast iron skillet with vegetable oil.
  2. Prepare the brownie mixture as directed on the box and pour it into the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers on top of the brownie mixture.
  4. Place the skillet on the grill and let it cook for 25 to 35 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
  5. Remove the skillet from the grill.
  6. Spread the chocolate chips evenly on top of the brownie and use a rubber spatula to spread them.
  7. Add a thin layer of marshmallows on top of the chocolate.
  8. Return the skillet to the grill and cook until the marshmallows become lightly browned.
  9. The brownie will continue cooking in the hot skillet. Use a knife to check if the brownie is done around the edges.
  10. To serve, use a large spoon to scoop out servings instead of cutting with a knife.


Sweetness on a Stick

Ingredients:

  • 1 container of biscuits
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • Butter or margarine

Instructions:

  1. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Flatten out a single biscuit and spiral it around the top of a stick.
  3. Hold the biscuit over the campfire until it is cooked.
  4. Roll the cooked biscuit in butter and the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Enjoy the delicious treat!


Yummy Apple

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple
  • 2 tablespoons of mixed dried fruits
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of margarine or butter

Instructions:

  1. Leaving the bottom of the apple intact, remove the core.
  2. Mix together all the other ingredients except for the margarine.
  3. Pack the apple with the dry ingredients and place margarine on top.
  4. Wrap the apple in foil from the bottom up, twisting the ends tightly to form a handle.
  5. Place the wrapped apple on top of the coals (right-side up).
  6. Let it cook for 12-18 minutes, rotating occasionally.
  7. Once the apple is cooked, open the foil and let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving.


Easy Burrito Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 bag of miniature marshmallows
  • 1 bag of chocolate chips
  • 1 package of flour tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Place a single flour tortilla on a 12-inch square piece of foil.
  2. Smear the center of the tortilla with peanut butter.
  3. Top with a portion of marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  4. Fold up each end of the tortilla, then roll it up like a burrito.
  5. Wrap the burrito with foil, making sure there are no open ends.
  6. Place it on a grate or iron skillet and heat for approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Let it cool before serving.
  8. This recipe is great for kids to get involved in. They can make their own burrito dessert and write their names on the foil before cooking.


Campfire Donuts

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of biscuits
  • 1 bottle of chocolate syrup
  • 1 bag of shredded coconut
  • 1 package of powdered sugar
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Tear a hole in the middle of each biscuit to create a donut shape.
  2. In an iron skillet or saucepan, heat 1 to 2 cups of vegetable oil until hot.
  3. Place the biscuits side by side into the heated oil and let them brown.
  4. Use a spatula to carefully turn the biscuits over and let the other side brown as well.
  5. Once the biscuits are golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  6. Sprinkle each donut with chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, sugar, and shredded coconut to your liking.
  7. Serve the delicious campfire donuts while they're still warm and enjoy!


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55 Camping Dessert Recipes

 

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