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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake: Showstopper Holiday Dessert

A close-up slice of Christmas tree cheesecake on a white plate, topped with green frosting trees and candy.
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Create a festive centerpiece with this creamy Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake. This recipe incorporates the nostalgic snack cakes into a rich filling, making it an easy, show-stopping dessert for your holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 180 g graham cracker crumbs
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 675 g cream cheese, softened
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 package (12 count) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for topping)
  • Green food coloring
  • Assorted small candies (for ornament decoration)
  • Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool completely.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the roughly chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  6. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for one hour. This prevents cracking.
  7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Prepare the topping: Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Add a few drops of green food coloring until you reach a festive green shade.
  9. Decorate the chilled cheesecake to look like a Christmas tree. Pipe or spread the green whipped cream over the top in a tree shape.
  10. Place the assorted small candies onto the green topping to resemble ornaments. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.
  11. Slice and serve this festive cheesecake centerpiece.

Notes

  • If you prefer a no-bake holiday treat, you can skip the eggs and bake time. Instead, mix 1 cup of cold heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until thick, then chill for 8 hours before decorating.
  • For a truly show-stopping dessert, use a small amount of melted white chocolate to drizzle over the top before adding the green topping.
  • You can use the whole Little Debbie Cakes to decorate the sides of the cheesecake for an extra visual element.

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