Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake. This no-bake dessert features a delightful crust made from crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling, and festive red and green sprinkles that add a cheerful touch. Perfect as a make-ahead treat for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make cheesecake offers a delicious combination of vanilla cake flavors with rich cream cheese and whipped cream for the ultimate festive indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 6 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (vanilla)
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Garnish
- Red and green sprinkles
- Extra Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes until they become fine crumbs. Press these crumbs evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and light in texture.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the prepared cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until fully set and firm.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, decorate the top with red and green sprinkles and optionally add extra Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes for a festive look. For cleaner slices, you can freeze the cheesecake for 30 minutes prior to cutting.
Notes
- For easier slicing and cleaner pieces, freeze the cheesecake for 30 minutes before serving.
- This dessert is perfect for make-ahead holiday celebrations, saving you time on the day of your event.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter crust, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to the crushed cakes before pressing them into the pan.
- Use a 9-inch springform pan for best results and ease of removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
