Don’t get us wrong…s’mores are great, but there’s a whole world of campfire treats waiting to wow your taste buds. The best part? You don’t need fancy gear or tons of ingredients to recreate these treats. Find new fireside favorites from these 10 must-try campfire desserts!
10. Roasted Marshmallow-Stuffed Strawberries
Juicy berries meet gooey marshmallows in this toasty treat. All you need to do is hollow out large strawberries and fill with mini marshmallows. Skewer and roast over the fire until berries are warm and the marshmallows melty. This is perfect for s’mores lovers who want something different.
9. Nutella-Stuffed Campfire Quesadillas
Love the chocolate part of s’mores? This is a campfire treat worth your time. Spread Nutella between two small flour tortillas and fold in half. Wrap them in foil and heat on a skillet or grill gate for a few minutes on each side. It’s sweet, simple, and fast. You’re gonna love the oozy middle!
8. Campfire Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick
This one’s swirly, sweet, and golden. All you need is a can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Wrap the strips around skewers, roast slowly, and rotate to cook evenly. The outside turns golden and the inside stays soft and flavored with cinnamon. This treat gives you the breakfast-meets-dessert vibe.
7. Foil Pack Chocolate Strawberry Cones
Everything you probably love about summer is here: waffle cones, berries, chocolate, and marshmallows! Fill waffle cones with sliced strawberries, choco chips, and mini marshmallows. Wrap tightly in foil and warm in coals. In less than 10 minutes, you get a gooey masterpiece you can eat right out of the cone!
6. Campfire Donut Holes
Fun for kids and endlessly dippable, these campfire donut holes are made using canned biscuit dough. Wrap a small piece of dough around a clean skewer or stick, toast until puffed and golden, and then roll in cinnamon sugar. It’s like mini fry-dough but no fryer needed.
5. Fire-Roasted Peaches with Honey
In case you didn’t know, peaches are among the best fruits you can enjoy on grill. The heat caramelizes the fruit and enhances the sweet flavor. You can further level it up by adding a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s a grown-up treat that tastes like summer in a bite!
4. Toasted Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Imagine campfire churros with a twist. That’s toasted cinnamon sugar tortilla chips for you! They’re basically toasted flour tortilla with melted butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. You can also serve them with jam, chocolate spread, or nut butter.
3. Campfire Apple Crisp Packets
When we think of apple, we think cozy. And it’s the same for these campfire apple crisp packets. These are made with apple slices, cinnamon, brown sugar, oats, and a dab of butter, all wrapped up in foil. These packets are perfect for chilly nights or when you need something spiced and cozy.
2. Grilled Pound Cake with Berries
This campfire shortcake is fancy without the fuss. Take pre-sliced pound cake (store-bought works well) and toast on a grill gate for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Top with berries and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. This treat feels gourmet but doesn’t require that much effort.
1. Campfire Banana Boats
Ready to turn bananas into a gooey, campfire gold? To create banana boats, you just need to slice each banana (skin on) down the middle and load it with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers or cereals. Wrap in foil and get them on the grill for less than 10 minutes. The result is a melty dessert that tastes like a deconstructed sundae.