Yeah, the "astronaut" ice cream (it first came out in the mid 1960s, when the Gemini space program was hot) is a novelty. Most people (at least in our family) stop after one - forever. Unlike freeze-dried entrees, it doesn't rehydrate, and no improvements have occurred in either flavor or texture since the original. But it was fun to buy my kids their once-in-a-lifetime taste, just like my dad did for me.

If you're looking for candy that won't melt, Payday candy bars always worked pretty good for me. Nowadays, it's granola bars. If you're looking for real desserts, I've made instant pudding on the trail (you need something to shake it in, like a plastic bowl and lid) and some of the freeze-dried desserts with a fruit base aren't too bad.