Campfire Cream Puffs
A fun, unexpected campfire treat—crescent roll dough baked over the coals on a dowel, then filled with creamy pudding and whipped cream for a sweet ending to any outdoor adventure.
Ingredients
- Non stick spray
- 1 packet instant pudding
- Milk (as needed for pudding mix)
- 1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
- Whipped cream spray
Instructions
- Wrap the end of a clean wooden dowel (about 3/4″-1″ diameter, 2′ long) in tin foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Wrap one crescent roll around the end of the dowel, making sure the edges meet and the dough is spread evenly.
- “Bake” the crescent over hot coals, turning often, until golden brown.
- Prepare the instant pudding with milk according to package instructions.
- Once the crescent is cooked and cooled slightly, slide it off the dowel and fill with instant pudding.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
Cook’s Notes
Keep the dowel turning constantly and hold it a few inches above the coals so the dough cooks through without burning on the outside. Let the crescent cool for a minute or two before filling so the pudding doesn’t melt out the ends.
Ingredient Swaps
You can use any flavor of instant pudding (chocolate, vanilla, banana cream) or swap in fresh whipped cream if you don’t have whipped cream spray on hand.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm right off the dowel, filled and topped with whipped cream, as a fun hands-on dessert for a group around the campfire.
Storage & Reheating
These are best made and eaten fresh; the baked crescent shells can be made ahead and stored in a sealed container for a day, but should only be filled with pudding and whipped cream right before serving.
Common Questions
Can I make the pudding ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the instant pudding at home and bring it in a sealed container to fill the crescents once they’re baked.
What if I don’t have a dowel?
Any clean, sturdy stick or metal roasting rod about an inch thick works as long as it’s wrapped in foil and greased.
How do I know when the crescent is done?
It’s ready when it’s golden brown all over and sounds hollow when tapped, which usually takes several minutes of turning over the coals.