Campfire delights: 20 camping desserts
There’s nothing like ending a day in the great outdoors with a sweet treat by the campfire! Check out these 20 camping desserts perfect for your next adventure.
My childhood memories of campfire desserts are sadly limited to tongue-scalding marshmallows that had been more incinerated than toasted. They often followed sausages charred on the outside and raw on the inside that had fallen in the fire at least once.
While this could have put me off forever, in my adult years, I have fallen in love with the RV life.
While my husband and I do enjoy the comforts of home, there’s something about the freedom that comes with driving down the road with nothing but adventure ahead.
Such salubrious experiences require delicious accompaniments (especially when said husband loves his sweet treats).
So imagine parking up your RV or setting up your tent and then lighting a campfire outside.
As you sit around the campfire, sharing stories and basking in the glow of flickering flames, you enhance the experience with a delicious camping dessert.
But what to make? I hear you ask. What’s simple with regular ingredients that’s easy to prepare when utensils are limited and kitchen space is small if non-existent?
That is why you’re here.
From the fruity delight of Dutch oven cobblers to the sweet simplicity of foil-wrapped creations, these campfire desserts are not only mouthwatering but also perfectly suited for the rustic charm of campfire cooking.
Whether you’re a seasoned rv-er or setting out on your first wilderness adventure, these camping dessert recipes are designed to bring a touch of sweetness to your outdoor escapades.
Camping desserts
These apple pie spice campfire donuts can be made easily in your cast iron pan with just four ingredients!
This quick and easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and made without alcohol. Naturally sweet bananas are sautéed in a deep and rich brown sugar caramel-like sauce, and served over your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
If you've got grill grates over your campfire (or a little camping grill), then this super fun dessert is a must-try! These banana split dessert nachos capture all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split … with crispy, sweetened “nacho chips,” caramelized fruit, and a delicious strawberry sauce!
You can’t go wrong with camp cooker cookies. They are a hit with kids and adults alike.
Juicy apples are sweetened with sugar, flavored with cinnamon and topped with a sweet and crunchy crumb. It’s a decadent campfire dessert which everyone will love.
Campfire apple pie packets are a delicious and easy dessert that your entire family will love. These yummy no-fuss apple pie foil packets can be made on the grill, over a campfire or baked in the oven
Soft apples, brown sugar, oats, and butter - campfire baked apples are a favorite dessert that will make memories.
Try these simple campfire brownies. They start with a basic boxed mix that is jazzed up with mix-ins.
This campfire whiskey peach cobbler is so easy. With just a few ingredients and fresh peaches you can wow your camping family.
Fresh berries are the star of the show with this Dutch oven blueberry cobbler. The berries are not overpowered because it's heavy on berries and light on topping. It's a blueberry-lover's dream dessert.
This Dutch oven cranberry cobbler is made with tender spiced cranberries that are topped with a sweet biscuit dough. It comes together in one pot and can be made in your fire pit.
When peaches are in season there's no better way to celebrate than by making this heavenly dutch oven peach cobbler for dessert on your next camping trip.
World's best, easiest pineapple upside-down cake - made in a Dutch oven! Recipe tested and approved by 1000+ happy campers! Bake up this nearly fool-proof recipe on your next camping trip
Grilled peaches are a healthy summer dessert that's so quick and easy to make! Naturally gluten-free and vegan, add cinnamon and brown sugar, and serve them with your favorite dairy-free ice cream or whipped cream.
Grab some grill grates, and you'll have a delicious, light and flavorful dessert in no time! Warm, caramelized pineapple and bananas are perfectly accented by a sweet almond-ricotta sauce, with a final flourish of a few refreshing, beautiful berries!
Tired of the graham cracker and Hershey's combo? Why not make s’mores with other cookies and chocolate according to the country of choice?
These pie iron apple turnovers are the perfect dessert while camping. They are easy to make and delicious.
Get out that cast iron and make a healthy, easy treat over the campfire.
This s'mores dip is incredibly tasty with its gooey, melty, and chocolaty texture. Plus, it's super quick to make, taking just 10 minutes and using only 2 ingredients. Enjoy it by dipping graham crackers, fruit, pretzels, or any other snacks of your choice.
This fun s’mores nachos recipe is perfect for cooking on the campfire or grill.
Add a sweet finale to your outdoor adventures with these camping desserts that promise not only to satisfy your sweet tooth but also to bring warmth and joy to those chilly evenings around the campfire!