Trailside Tiramisu | Backpacking Dessert Recipe

By Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD

Updated June 13, 2022
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What’s the best way to make friends with other backpackers? Share your dessert with them, of course! Backcountry Foodie’s backpacking tiramisu dessert recipe makes 3 extra servings. But you could also just eat it all yourself. We won’t judge. You might want to also check out our Mixed Berry Crumble, Brownie Batter Hummus, and White Chocolate Coconut Pudding recipes. They’re just as delicious!

If you’ve ever made tiramisu at home, you know it’s a multi-step process. That’s not so with this backpacking dessert recipe. All you need is a mixing bowl. Combine all the ingredients at home, package them for the trail, and then add water and shake when it’s time to indulge. Easy peasy!

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    Trailside Tiramisu

    Backcountry Foodie Recipe
    This is a delicious treat for coffee and dessert lovers! The recipe even makes extra servings that can be shared with friends.
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    NUTRITION (per serving)

    cal/oz 128
    cal/gram 4.6
    Calories 319 kcal
    PROTEIN 9 g
    CARBS 46 g
    Fiber 0.2 g
    Added Sugar 0 g
    Fat 11 g
    Sodium 504 mg
    Home Prep Time 5 minutes
    Field Prep Time 5 minutes
    WT/SERVING 2.5 oz (70 g)
    MEAL PREPCold Soak, Dehydrator Not Required
    Diet TYPESGluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
    Servings4 servings

    INGREDIENTS
     

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    INSTRUCTIONS (per serving)

    HOME

    • Put all ingredients, except the vanilla wafers, in a mixing bowl. See meal prep tip below.
    • Stir to mix well making sure the cocoa and coffee are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
    • Divide the pudding mixture into four equal servings, approximately ⅓ cup each.
    • Store the mixture in bags or containers to be used in the backcountry.
    • Pack 10 vanilla wafers (15 g), per serving of pudding, in a separate bag or container to be consumed when the pudding is prepared.

    FIELD

    • Add 3 oz (90 mL) cold water to the pudding mixture.
    • Stir to mix well and shake vigorously for 2 minutes.
    • Let stand for approximately 3 minutes or until the desired consistency is achieved.
    • After thickening, add the vanilla wafers to the pudding mixture.
    • Eat by the spoonful and enjoy!

    NOTES

    MEAL PREP TIP

    • The volume of instant coffee needed to reach the desired flavor will vary based on the brand of coffee used.

     

    NUTRITION

    • Total sugar (per serving): 36 g
    • The added sugar content cannot be quantified due to instant pudding and vanilla wafer product labels not having added sugar listed.
    • To reduce added sugar content, replace instant pudding with sugar-free instant pudding.
    • To reduce calories by 100, replace whole milk powder with non-fat milk powder.
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD, is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with over 20 years of nutrition and backpacking experience. She’s also the founder and owner of Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform for backpackers. She also enjoys teaching hikers about backpacking nutrition via virtual masterclassesYouTube videos, and podcast episodes. You can follow Aaron’s adventures in the kitchen and the backcountry via Instagram and Facebook.

    3 Comments

      • I add water to the zipper-top baggie it’s stored in, shake it, and eat from it.

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    • 5 stars
      Wow. This is delicious! Can’t wait to take it on trail. Thanks for the great recipe!

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