Dessert Recipes
Who says you can’t eat well while backpacking?
Because the last thing you want to do while outdoors is dirty a bunch of pots and pans, most of our dessert recipes can be done in just a single zip lock bag! However, Wild Backpacker recommends that when adding boiling water to your baggie, always use heavy-duty or freezer zip lock bags. Although there have been no claims of injury or illness, Ziploc® states their baggies are not intended to be used at high temperatures, so use at your own risk.
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- 5 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- 2 packets True Orange
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 2-ounce package shelf stable cream cheese
On the trail: Add the cream cheese to the dry ingredients. Seal the bag and smoosh until well combined. Serve.
Makes 1 serving
This recipe courtesy of One Pan Wonders
Chocolate Mangos
- 1 7-ounce package semisweet baking chocolate
- 10 pieces crystallized ginger
- 10 slices dried mango
- 2 Tbsp peanut oil
On the trail: Fill a pan 3/4 full of water. Place on stove over medium heat. Place chocolate in a metal cup or small pot in pan (this prevents chocolate from burning). Pour in peanut oil. Stir until chocolate melts. Dip mango and ginger slices into chocolate, eating as a fondue.
Makes 2 servings
This recipe courtesy of Backpacker Magazine
Rocky Road Pudding
- 1 3-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- 2/3 cup powdered milk
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
On the trail: Add 2 cups of water to the pudding mix. Top the pudding with the marshmallows and nuts after the pudding has set up.
Makes 2-4 servings