What Really Is Montana’s Most Popular Dessert?

Montana Desserts: What’s Truly Our Signature Sweet Treat?

One of the best things about dessert is that there are so many options, such as cookies, pie, cake, bars, and ice cream; the possibilities seem endless.

When it comes to Montana and desserts, you're probably thinking our most famous dessert would have to involve huckleberries, right? WRONG!

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“Experts” Get Montana All Wrong

When I came across this article highlighting all the desserts that each state in America was famous for, I wondered what variation of huckleberry they picked for Montana.

My flabbers were gasted when I saw the most generic and frankly a questionable pick for a dessert Montana is famous for.

These so-called "experts" had the gall to say that we're famous for our S'mores because we go camping so much here; seriously, this is their write-up for our signature dessert.

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S’mores: Popular Yes, Montana’s Signature Dessert, No

Those venturing into Big Sky Country will likely enjoy some of Montana's outdoor treasures by the light of a campfire—which is why S'mores are widely considered the state's signature dessert. Whether it's in the mountains or along the grasslands, camping in Montana just would not be the same without squeezing a freshly roasted marshmallow between two pieces of graham cracker with a few squares of chocolate in the middle. But S'mores are so popular in the region that you can find them in candy bar form, too, at local gift shops and convenience stores.

Huckleberries Deserve The Spotlight In Montana

Do I love S'mores? Heck yes, they are delicious, and I'll even make them over the stove; they're that good.

But to say we're famous for them, or they are our signature dessert, makes me think they've never even set foot in the Treasure State.

What Is Your Favorite Montana Desserts?

What do you say, are S'mores our most popular dessert, or are the many ways we can prepare huckleberries more deserving of that title? Let us know through our app.