20+ Pie Iron Dessert Recipes (Camp Cooker Pudgy Pies)
Indulge in sweet sensations with these pie iron dessert recipes! From s’mores to fruity delights, elevate your campfire treats to new heights.
There’s nothing quite like sitting around the open fire, listening to the crackle of the flames, and cooking up some delicious meals with a handy tool like a pie iron. It is perfect for camp cooking and we use it all the time.
Whether you’re deep in the woods, hanging out in the backyard, or just looking for a fun way to make dessert, these pie iron dessert recipes will totally hit the spot!
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My kids love using camp cookers whenever we head out into the great outdoors. We always keep our camp cookers in the trailer, ready to whip up something delicious after a day of adventuring. They are super easy to use and help to make meal planning and cleanup a breeze. And let’s be real—anything cooked over an open flame just tastes better.
Today I am sharing a ton of delicious dessert recipes that you could make in a pie iron. So let’s make some gooey, golden-brown magic!
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Why You’ll Love These Recipes
These pie iron dessert recipes are a great way to make simple, yet mouthwatering, treats with minimal mess. You don’t need to impress with any big fancy meals when you’ve got pudgy pies filled with chocolate, fruit, or creamy goodness. Plus, they’re customizable, making them a hit with the entire family. Whether you’re using slices of bread, crescent roll dough, or pie crust, these treats come together fast and cook up beautifully over hot coals.
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We use pie irons for all kinds of quick meals, snacks, and desserts.
We’ve even pulled them out to use at home on the deck with our propane fire pit. The kids love using pie irons for dessert at home too!
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Some of Our Camp Cooking Essentials
- Menu planning for camping is something that I always do to stay organized. Grab this free meal planner printable to get started on your next trip.
- A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
- Foil pie plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
- These grilling bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors. Avoid the grill bags with plastic windows, though, as they melt.
Tips for Cooking With a Camp Cooker
- When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying nonstick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
- Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness, and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
- Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles, as they can become hot while cooking.
Pie Iron Dessert Recipes
My boys love pumpkin pie, so this pie iron pumpkin pie recipe is a favorite of theirs. Creamy, spiced pumpkin filling packed between two layers of flaky rolls—it’s like Thanksgiving, but way easier!
Who says you can’t have fresh baked cookies made while camping? Crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and loaded with chocolate chips, these camp cooker cookies are absolutely delicious.
These pie iron apple turnovers are like a handheld version of fresh baked apple pie! Apple pie filling is tucked inside biscuit dough and grilled to perfection for a golden brown dessert you’ll want to make every night. Sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar for an even sweeter treat!
Tips and Tricks
- If using slices of bread, butter the side of the bread facing outward for a crispy, golden finish.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar or crushed graham crackers on the outside before toasting.
- Experiment with fillings! Try peanut butter, cream cheese, different pie fillings, fresh fruit, marshmallows, or anything else you can think of.
- Preheat your pie iron for a minute before adding ingredients to get a crispier, evenly cooked result.
- Wrap the handles of your camp cookers with heat-resistant tape for a more comfortable grip when cooking over an open fire.
- Use double pie irons to cook two desserts at once and speed up the cooking process.
Flaky biscuit dough, melty Nutella, and gooey bananas? Nutella and banana biscuits are what dessert dreams are made of. This flavor combination is always a hit with our crew!
I love, love, love cherry pie, so this pie iron cherry pie tops my must-make pudgy pies list. Don’t forget the whipped cream on top!
Who wouldn’t love cinnamon rolls served with their camping coffee?! Skip the oven—these camp cooker cinnamon buns cook up beautifully in a pie iron. Drizzle with icing, and you’ve got a perfect hot breakfast.
This camp cooker dessert post was one of the first camp cooker recipes that I shared on the blog. It’s an oldie, but a goodie, you guys!
Meal planning is essential whenever we go camping! This way, most of the mess stays at home and we have delicious meals ready for our entire trip.
Camping Meal Planning Tips
- Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home, where running water is more accessible and cleanup is easier. Trust me on this one!
- Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought.
- Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans, or camp cookers. These tools help to make cleanup a breeze!
- Pack ingredients in 1-gallon freezer bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
- Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. These cheesy vegetable campfire dip, loaded campfire cauliflower, and tinfoil packet nacho dip recipes are some of our favorites.
- Use my blank printable meal plan or camping meal plans to help organize your next trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of bread works best for pie iron desserts?
White bread is the go-to for most campfire pies, but crescent roll dough, pie crust, biscuit dough, tortillas, and pizza dough all work great.
Can I use a pie iron on a camp stove?
Yes! While they’re best over an open fire, you can use them on a camp stove or a propane fire pit.
How do I clean a pie iron after using it?
Let it cool, then wipe it with a damp cloth. If it’s extra messy, scrub gently with warm water—avoid soap to keep that seasoned finish.
Next time you’re planning a camping trip, don’t forget to pack your pie iron. Whether you’re making a pie iron breakfast bake, pizza pockets, or one of these incredible pie iron dessert recipes, you’re in for some seriously delicious food. Happy camping!
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We love using these pie iron dessert recipes whenever we go camping. They are perfect for camp cooking over the open fire.
