Puddings - Cheesecakes - Mousse - Tarts
Shortcakes - Cobblers - Other
I am constantly working on adding new desserts, but there are lots in the book too.
Banana Walnut Pudding
Serves 4
1 5.1 ounce box instant banana pudding
1 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup freeze dried bananas
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
At home: combine the milk and pudding mix in a zip locking plastic bag.
Label the bag with "add 3 cups cold water".
Combine the bananas and walnuts in a second bag.
In camp: add 3 cups of cold water to the pudding mix.
Squish the bag until there are no dry spots and the pudding is well mixed.
Serve topped with the freeze-dried bananas and walnuts.
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Chocolate Rice Pudding

2-4 servings
1 3 oz box instant chocolate pudding
3/4 cut instant white rice
1 cup powdered milk
At home: Combine everything together in a zip locking plastic bag.
In camp: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the pudding mix, and stir, breaking up the
lumps. Simmer until the rice is almost cooked. Remove from heat and let stand for 5
minutes before serving. Stir before serving.
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Rocky Road Pudding
2-4 servings
YUM!
1 3 oz box instant chocolate pudding
2/3 cup powdered milk
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
¼ cup mini marshmallows
At home: combine the pudding and powdered milk in a zip locking plastic bag.
Carry the nuts and marshmallows in a second bag.
In camp: Add 2 cups of water to the pudding mix. Top the pudding with the
marshmallows and nuts after the pudding has set up.
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Margarita Cheesecake
Serves 4
1 11.1 oz package instant cheesecake mix
1 3 ounce package lime Jello
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 mini bottle tequila
1/4 cup salted pretzels, crushed
At home: combine the cheesecake mix, Jello and powdered milk in a zip locking plastic bag.
In a second bag, combine the pretzels and 1/4 cup of the crust mix.
Use the remaining (about 3/4 cup) crust mix for something else.
In camp: add enough water to the tequila to equal 1 1/2 cups. Mix this with your cheesecake/Jello mixture in your pan.
Let sit for a minute or two, then top with the pretzels/crust mix.
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Chocolate Orange "Cheesecake"
Serves 1
This looks like dirt, but tastes great!
5 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
2 packets True Orange
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon sugar
1 2 ounce package shelf stable cream cheese
At home: combine everything in a zip locking plastic bag.
Do not open the cream cheese.
In camp: add the cream cheese to the dry ingredients. Seal the bag
and smoosh until well combined. Serve.
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Chai Cheesecake
Serves 4
This dessert needs either cool weather for it to set up. It can also be divided in half for smaller portions.
1 11.1 oz package instant cheesecake mix
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup crystallized ginger, chopped
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon turmeric
Double Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
Bailey’s Vanilla Mousse Tarts
Caramel Nut LadyFingers
Serves 1-2
1 2 ounce container caramel dip
6 lady fingers
1-2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or macadamias)
At home: place the lady fingers in a ziplocking plastic bag. Place the nuts in a second, smaller bag.
Carry the caramel dip seperately.
In camp: drizzle the lady fingers with the caramel dip. Sprinkle nuts on top and eat.
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