Description
Make this festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake. This recipe combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavor of your favorite holiday snack cakes. It is a visually appealing, easy holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate wafer crumbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (about 10 cakes)
- Optional: Green food coloring, extra whipped topping, and sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain.
- Prepare the cakes: Slice half of the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into thin rounds.
- Layer the filling: Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Arrange the sliced cakes evenly over the filling layer. Top with the remaining cheesecake filling.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Decorate: Before serving, arrange the remaining whole Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes artfully on top to resemble a decorated tree shape. Add extra whipped cream or green frosting swirls and sprinkles for a final festive touch.
Notes
- For a richer crust, you can use chocolate wafer crumbs instead of graham crackers.
- If you want a green tint to your filling, mix a few drops of green food coloring into the cream cheese mixture before folding in the whipped topping.
- This recipe works well as a no-bake version if you use gelatin or ensure the cream cheese is completely softened and well-chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg