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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

A close-up slice of christmas tree cheesecake featuring colorful cereal pieces embedded in a creamy filling, topped with green frosting trees and sprinkles.
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Create a show-stopping holiday centerpiece with this rich and creamy Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake. This recipe combines a classic cheesecake base with the nostalgic flavor of Christmas Tree snack cakes for a festive dessert everyone will ask for.

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 (13 oz) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For decoration: Green food coloring, white frosting, assorted 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 together. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until fully combined.
  4. Fold in about half of the chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake the cheesecake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Prepare the topping: Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until you achieve a festive green color.
  10. Transfer the green whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cream onto the chilled cheesecake in a tree shape, starting from the bottom and working your way up to create ‘branches.’
  11. Decorate the piped cream with white frosting dots (for snow or lights) and assorted holiday sprinkles. Arrange the remaining chopped Little Debbie cakes around the base or on top for extra texture.
  12. Slice and serve this creamy Christmas dessert.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, skip steps 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Chill the filling for at least 8 hours until firm.
  • If you want a very smooth filling, ensure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature before mixing.
  • Use a small star tip for the whipped cream to mimic realistic tree branches.

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