Dessert at camp doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes all you want is something sweet after dinner. On other nights, making dessert becomes part of the evening around the fire. These camping dessert recipes cover both kinds of nights, with treats that are fun to make outdoors without turning the campsite into a full kitchen.
Baked right in a cast iron skillet over a campfire, Skillet Maple-Pecan Campfire Blondies layer sweet maple and toasted pecans into blondies with crisp edges and a warm, chewy center, ready to slice and share once the pan cools a bit.
Vibrant lemon zest and juicy dried blueberries suspended in creamy chia pudding make these refreshing cups a perfect no-cook campsite dessert. Simple, packable, and delightfully tangy-sweet.
Bananas caramelized in brown sugar and butter, finished with an oat‐cinnamon crumble, make Caramelized Banana Cinnamon Skillet Crisp a warm, comforting campfire skillet dessert to serve after the main meal.
A spoonable, rustic camp dessert, Dutch Oven Blackberry-Lemon Custard Cake pairs juicy blackberries with lemon and a creamy custard that bakes up golden in a Dutch oven, ideal for sharing around the campfire after dinner.
Halved pears roasted in foil with honey, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger. They turn caramelized and soft, making a refined, hands-off dessert that’s perfect for cool evenings outdoors.
A cozy, one-pot camping breakfast, One-Pot Campfire Maple Pumpkin Pudding cooks pumpkin and maple into a warm, creamy pudding at the campfire and serves easily into mugs or small bowls.
This warm, spiced compote features dried apricots, figs, and raisins simmered with honey and cardamom for a fragrant, spoonable dessert. Delicious alone or as a topping for pancakes or yogurt at camp.
Leftover bread and chocolate hazelnut spread turn into a rich, custardy pudding baked in a skillet over the campfire. A comfort food classic, made camp-easy!
Packed with cocoa, coconut, oats, and almonds, Backpacking Cocoa Coconut Date Bars are dense, naturally sweet date bars that requires no cooking—just mix and go for a neat trail snack or sweet camp treat.
Chewy, buttery blondies packed with walnuts and a hint of maple, baked over the campfire in a cast iron skillet. Easy to slice and share, these bars are a delicious northern woods treat.
