Australian Hiker

Freeze dried desserts are one of those special treats many hikers like to take advantage of at the end of the day. There are some great choices available on the Australian market. The following are our top 5 readily available freeze dried dessert choices updated as of January 2026 and there are a couple of new entries this year!

1. Real Meals Chocolate Cake Pudding

From the first bite of this dessert all I could think of was is good enough to knock off my favourite outdoor dessert? The short answer is yes. A warm sweet, dessert that combines chocolate pudding and chocolate cake all one, its that good!

Score 8.9/10

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2. Back Country Cuisine Apple and Berry Crumble

A new offering from Back Country Cuisine that until recently topped our dessert list.

Score 8.8/10

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3. Back Country Apple Pie

For many years this was the top of our list and it’s still one of our favourites. It is sugary sweet, has great texture, and just leaves you feeling warm and contented like hot apple pie is supposed to.

Score 8.7/10

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4. Real Meals Tropical Pudding

A tropical flavoured dessert that you will never get tired of.

Score 8.6/10

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Back Country Cuisine Apricot Crumble

Another great option from Back Country Cuisine – just go easy on the water when rehydrating. This Crumble packs an apricot punch!

Score 8.4/10

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Last updated

25 January 2025

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