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The Ultimate Guide to Campfire Desserts: 10 Recipes for S’mores and Beyond

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Summer is the one time of year my husband can drag me outside to camp.

One of the joys of camping is gathering around a cozy campfire with your loved ones, feeling the warmth on your face and listening to the soothing sound of the wood burning. But a campfire is not just a source of heat and light, it’s also a great way to make some mouthwatering desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few basic ingredients that you can easily pack and carry, and some imagination, you can create amazing campfire desserts that everyone will love.

Whether you’re in the mood for something chocolatey, caramelized, crispy, or tangy, there’s a campfire dessert that will suit your taste buds. We’ll introduce you to some of the best campfire desserts you can make on your next camping adventure, from the classic s’mores to banana boats, apple pies, and more.

Campfire Desserts
  • Hot dogs: These are easy to cook, inexpensive, and loved by many. You can customize them with different toppings and sauces.
  • Marshmallows: These are the classic campfire dessert, especially when paired with graham crackers and chocolate to make s’mores. You can also experiment with different flavors and add-ons for more variety.
  • Meat kabobs: These are a great way to enjoy grilled meat and vegetables on a stick. You can marinate the meat beforehand and use different combinations of ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Corn on the cob: This is a summer staple that tastes even better when cooked over a fire. You can either wrap it in foil or soak it in water and cook it with the husk on. You can also season it with butter, salt, pepper, cheese, or lime juice.
  • Chicken: This is a versatile protein that can be cooked in different ways over a campfire. You can grill it, roast it, bake it in foil packets, or make it into a stew or soup. You can also use different marinades, sauces, and spices to flavor it.

I have yet to figure out why one would want to sleep outside if S’mores were not involved. This year, I’d like to expand my dessert options with some of these great campfire desserts!

Campfire Eclairs

Campfire Eclairs
Photo Credit: The Little Many Joys

What? Fresh eclairs outside? Are you kidding me? I’d sleep outside for a month if I could have these every night.

Campfire Eclairs
This easy-to-make campfire dessert is one of my favorite camping recipes from my childhood. It’s fun to make and is guaranteed to be a highlight of your next camping trip.
Check out this recipe
Campfire Eclairs

Campfire Cones

Campfire Cones
Photo Credit: www.centercutcook.com

My daughter recently discovered the joys of ice cream cones.  She would lose her marbles if she knew you could fill them with other goodies like marshmallows!

Campfire Cones
Campfire Cones filled with your favorite s’more ingredients can be made on the grill, in the oven, or heated over a campfire!
Check out this recipe
campfire cones

Campfire Muffins

Campfire Muffins
Photo Credit: www.kwarthachow.com

These work well as a dessert or breakfast while camping.  What would make waking up on the cold, hard ground better than knowing you had warm muffins waiting for you?

Campfire Muffins
Entertain the kids while camping with this recipe for muffins baked inside oranges
Check out this recipe
campfire muffins

Camp Tiramisu

campfire tiramisu
Photo Credit: www.withablast.com

This makes S’mores look like a lame dessert. (Ok S’mores, if you are reading this I’m sorry and I don’t really believe what I just said it’s just that it is freakin’ Tiramisu that you can make outside. That is insane.)

Camp Tiramisu
Camping Tiramisu is a must-have dessert recipe when camping ~ creamy, chocolatey and always a favorite ~ quick and easy to make with a non-alcoholic suggestion too !
Check out this recipe
camp tiramisu

Campfire Banana S’mores

Photo Credit: www.EatingWell.com

These are easy and I’m always one for getting some fruit in with dessert.

Campfire Banana S’mores
You'll never go camping again without this fun twist on classic s'mores made inside a split banana. Plus, it's easy to make gluten-free or to cut some carbs–just ditch the graham crackers and scoop this gooey treat up with a spoon instead.
Check out this recipe
Camp Banana S'mores

Campfire Cookies

campfire cookies
Photo Credit: www.allrecipes.com

Tasty cookies to make around the campfire!

Toasty Campfire Cookies
I created these cookies while camping, they are the tastiest campfire cookies you will ever eat! You can also make them at home over the stove.
Check out this recipe
campfire cookies

Campfire Cobbler

campfire cobbler
Photo Credit: www.tasteofhome.com

Cobbler is my go-to dessert recipe when I am at home, so why not enjoy it while camping as well? You can use raspberries as the recipe calls for, or sub in peaches, cherries, or plums.

Campfire Cobbler
This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It's yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make!
Check out this recipe
campfire cobbler
campfire baked apples
Photo Credit: www.familyspice.com

Campfire Baked Apples

This barely qualifies as dessert in my book because it is just fruit with a little butter, but it is so good that I’ll let the lack of chocolate slide.

Campfire Baked Apples
These Campfire Baked Apples are easy to make while on a camping trip. Wrap them in foil and cook in the campfire, bake in a Dutch oven, or bake them at home in your own kitchen! 
Check out this recipe
baked apples
Brown Bear Campfire Dessert
Photo Credit: www.thethriftyhome.com

Brown Bears

This is a lovely combination of warm dough, cinnamon, and sugar. Even young kids will be able to help make it by winding the dough and sprinkling on the topping.

nutella banana smores
Photo Credit: Cooking Classy

Nutella and Banana S’mores

Ok, I couldn’t totally ignore the original camping dessert! This one has all new flavors though so it will be like the old classic kicked up a few notches.

Nutella Banana Smores
Banana Nutella Hazelnut S’mores // grahams, Nutella, banana, chopped hazelnut, vanilla marshmallow
Check out this recipe
nutella banana smores

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