30 Delicious Campfire Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth

Whoever came up with the idea to roast a marshmallow and then stick it between chocolate and graham crackers deserves an award. It’s a camping staple families look forward to every season. But if you’re wanting to mix things up a bit, these 30 campfire desserts are a crowd-pleaser.

From fruity desserts and bread to s’mores with a twist, you’ll be the king or queen of the campfire as you whip up these delicious treats.

Fruity Campfire Dessert Recipes

3 Ingredients Blackberry Campfire Cobbler

“This Blackberry Campfire Cobbler only takes 3 simple ingredients and will be perfect for a campfire dessert or potluck supper in the neighborhood.” – Midlife Healthy Living

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Campfire Baked Apples – Gluten Free

“While the kids had s’mores for dessert, I made something more sophisticated for the grown-ups: campfire baked apples. So easy, and really delicious!” – Family Spice

Get the recipe here.

Campfire Peach Crisp

“This easy camping recipe just requires a few ingredients. You need a can of sliced peaches, cinnamon graham crackers, instant oatmeal, butter, and pecans if so desired.” – Let’s Camp S’more

Get the recipe here.

Lemon Blueberry Clafoutis

“What’s a clafoutis? It’s a French dessert that has a flan-like center. Traditionally made with cherries, I made this version with two of my favorite fruit combinations, lemons and blueberries.” – Family Spice

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Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

“Nearly fool-proof and dependably crowd-pleasing, it is a camping staple in my family.” – The Good Hearted Woman

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Raspberry Nutella Mountain Pies

“I first started making mountain pies back when my college crew and I used to go camping every summer. You can use basic white bread (although brioche is particularly delicious) and whatever fillings you want!” – The Sweetest Occasion

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Dutch Oven Pie

“Baking a pie in a dutch oven is no different than baking a pie indoors.” – Practical Self Reliance

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Grilled Peach Crisp

“This would be a great recipe to take camping.  You could have them mixed up and in foil packets ahead of time and then just throw them on the coals.”– As for Me and My Homestead

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Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch

“Best of all, the foil packets of Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch can be made ahead of time (if you’re camping or having a lot of people over).  Just put them in the fridge or cooler until you’re ready to cook them.” – Coffee With Us 3

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Campfire Skillet Apples

“I’ve been making skillet apples for years, it’s the quicker method of the ‘guts’ of an apple pie, without the pie crust.” – Chaos Is Bliss

Get the recipe here.

Grilled Banana Splits (Vegan)

“Grilled bananas are vaguely like fried plantains. The fiery grates caramelize the bananas just a bit around the grill marks. Inside, the bananas become hot, melty, and gooey.” – Cadry’s Kitchen

Get the recipe here.

Pound Cake and Berry Campfire Skillet Dessert

If you’re looking to deviate from s’mores for your camping desserts, look no further than this pound cake and berry dessert. It features berries, pound cake, and ROLOS! (I’d never thought of the berry and chocolate combination, but WOW it sounds delicious.)

The recipe is available here.

Apple S’Mores Nachos

These apple s’more nachos with apple slices (any kind you want), cinnamon, mini marshmallows, and lemon juice are a perfect combination of tart and sweet. They can be cooked in a skillet over the fire in no time and are easily shareable.

You can find the recipe here.

Campfire Tarts

Honestly, I may find an excuse to go camping just so I can make these tarts. It’s just camp-fired biscuits filled with berries, apples, or any other fruit you would like, and topped with whipped cream.

The recipe is available here.

Autumn Plum Skillet Tart

This tart is a little bit different than the one earlier; it’s one giant tart made in a skillet rather than a bunch of small ones. It also features plums, coconut sugar, and honey for a unique and delicious campfire dessert.

You can get the recipe here.

Grilled Shortcake Skewers

As a shortcake lover, I can’t wait to try these grilled shortcake skewers on my next outdoor adventure. They feature grilled pineapple and strawberries, grilled pound cake, and whipped cream (yum!)

You can get the recipe here.

Cherry Hand Pies

How fun are these little guys? These cherry-filled hand pies can be made quickly and easily in a cast-iron skillet, and everyone has their own little dessert.

You can find the recipe here.

S’Mores with a Twist

Smaco

“This is one of my family’s favorite desserts and the one camping dessert we always have. One reason I love it so much is that my kids can make their own.” – Keeping Life Sane

Get the recipe here.

S’mores Cones Recipe

“Whether you’re planning a big family BBQ, going on a camping trip or just spending some relaxing time at home, this S’Mores Cones Recipe can add a lot of fun!” – Thrifty Jinxy

Get the recipe here.

Banana S’mores

“I think Banana S’mores is the ideal dessert for when you’re camping or caravaning and perfect for BBQ’s or cooking over a bonfire.” – Fab Food 4 All

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Peanut Butter Cup S’mores

“Peanut Butter Cup S’mores are a delicious spin on everyone’s favorite campfire treat, you’ll love them.” – Who Needs a Cape

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22. S’mores Nachos

“The grilled s’mores are cooked over the campfire or on the grill.” – Let’s Camp S’more

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Strawberry S’mores

“These Strawberry S’mores are now my all-time favorite campfire treat and will be making an appearance at every bonfire I am a part of this year.  I hope they’ll make an appearance at yours too.” – Mum’s the Word

Get the recipe here.

Best S’mores Brownies Recipe

“These ingredients are all baked in one dish, there’s no mess. Best of all, you can eat these s’mores with a spoon!” – One Dish Kitchen

Get the recipe here.

S’mores Pudgy Pie

The chocolately, delicious pudgy pies are a perfect camping treat, and they take a total of ten minutes to prep and cook. They feature cinnamon swirl bread, graham crackers, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.

You can find the recipe here.

Additional Campfire Dessert Yumminess

Campfire Cones Three Ways

“…with a Campfire Cone, you fill an ice cream cone with chocolate and marshmallows, wrap it in foil, and let it cook in/near the fire for a few minutes until it’s all melted inside.” – Fried Dandelions

Get the recipe here.

Dutch Oven Banana Bread

“The key to Dutch oven cooking, banana bread or otherwise, is to place hot coals both above and below the pot.” – Practical Self Reliance

Get the recipe here.

Campfire Donuts

I was pleasantly surprised to find out you can make donuts over a campfire, and it’s a lot easier than you may think. These cinnamon sugar donuts can be fried in a cast-iron skillet and will be a crowd favorite for sure.

You can find the recipe here.

Giant Oreo Skillet Cookie

Two words: giant cookie. This Oreo skillet cookie only has two ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth campfire dessert.

The recipe is available here.

Iron Skillet Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

I can’t believe how delicious this skillet hot fudge pudding cake sounds. This is one of those recipes where it’s nearly impossible not to lick the batter off the spoon with its delicious, fudgy goodness.

The recipe is available here.

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These yummy campfire desserts will be a crowd-pleaser this camping season. We hope you enjoy whipping up some tasty treats in a cast-iron skillet, dutch oven, foil packets, on a stick, and more! Your sweet tooth will thank you. 

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