One Pan Wonders

Backcountry Cooking at its Finest

Puddings - Cheesecakes  - MousseTarts 

Shortcakes -
Cobblers - Other 

I am constantly working on adding new desserts, but there are lots in the book too.



Puddings

 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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Cheesecakes

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

At home: open the cheesecake mix. In a zip locking plastic bag, combine the crust mix, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and the crystallized ginger. In a second zip locking bag, combine the cheesecake mix, powdered milk and remaining spices.

In camp: in your pan, combine the cheesecake mix with 1 ½ cups water. Stir to combine, breaking up any lumps. Set aside to firm up. Once set, top with crust mix.


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Mousse

 Double Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
Serves 2-4

1 2.7 ounce box raspberry chocolate mousse mix
1/3 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup dried raspberries (not freeze-dried, but those would work)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips


At home: combine the mousse mix and milk in a zip locking plastic bag.
Label the bag "add 1 cup cold water."
Combine the raspberries and chocolate chips in a second bag.

In camp: add 1 cup of cold water to the mousse mix. Squish to combine,
making sure there are no dry spots. Allow to set.
Top with the chocolate and raspberries. Eat!

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Tarts

 Bailey’s Vanilla Mousse Tarts
Serves 4

This dessert is extremely rich.

1 4.2-ounce box instant vanilla mousse mix
1/3 cup powdered milk
1 50 ml bottle Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 1-½ ounce package chocolate fudge topping

4 mini graham cracker tart shells

At home: combine chocolate mousse mix and powdered
milk in a zip locking plastic bag. Carry the fudge topping,
tart shells and Irish Cream separately.

In camp: add the Irish Cream and enough water to total 1
cup liquid (about ¾ cup water – use less liquor for a milder
flavor). Stir well and set aside until firmed up. Meanwhile
open the chocolate fudge topping and divide it as evenly as
possible between the four tart shells.
Top with the vanilla mousse and enjoy.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts
Serves 2

1 single serving packet strawberry cream cheese
2 mini graham cracker tart shells
1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries
1/4 cup chocolate chips

At home: combine the strawberries and chocolate chips
in a zip locking plastic bag. Package everything else for the trail.

In camp: spread half of the cream cheese on each of the tart shells.
Top with the strawberries and chocolate.
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Nutella Cream Pie
Serves 1

Try this with banana pudding too!

2 T Nutella (or 1 single serving package)
1 snack pack vanilla pudding
1 mini graham cracker tart shell

At home: put the Nutella in a screw top container (or bring the single serving package) Place everything in zip locking plastic bag.

In camp: spread the Nutella over the sides and bottom of the tart shell. Top with all of the pudding. Eat!


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Shortcakes Etc,

 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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Cobblers

Coming Soon!

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Other Desserts

 Arroz con Leche
serves 1 (this works as a breakfast too!)

1/2 cup instant rice
3 T powdered milk
2 T raisins
1 t ground cinnamon
pinch nutmeg

At home: combine everything in a ziplocking plastic bag.

In camp: place the bag in a cozy and add just enough hot water to cover the rice.
Seal the bag and the cozy and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir well before eating. Serve warm.
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Double Chocolate Almond Mud
Serves 1-2

2 tablespoons almond paste, crumbled or chopped
1 tablespoon almonds, slivered
5 chocolate cookies, crushed
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

At home: place everything in a zip locking plastic bag.

In camp: eat right out of the bag!
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Chocolate Strawberry Sandwiches
Serves 2

6 chocolate shortbread cookies
1 2 ounce package strawberry cream cheese
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

At home: place everything in a zip locking plastic bag.

In camp: spread the cream cheese on the cookies. Top with chocolate chips.

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Trail Sundaes
Serves 1-2

This is a dry dessert, meant to be served with a warm creamy beverage, like hot chocolate or chai tea.

1 3/4 ounce package freeze dried ice cream
1-2 tablespoons freeze dried strawberries (or bananas)
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 2 ounce container chocolate caramel dip
1 sugar ice cream cone, broken up

At home: combine all of the dry ingredients in a zip locking plastic bag. Carry the caramel dip seperately.

In camp: drizzle the caramel dip over the freeze dried ice cream. Stir and eat.

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