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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

A close-up slice of Christmas tree cheesecake with a thick, creamy filling, graham cracker crust, and festive whipped cream topping.
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Make this show-stopping Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake for your holiday gatherings. This creamy, festive dessert incorporates nostalgic snack cakes for a rich flavor everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box (10.5 oz) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring (optional, for decoration)
  • Holiday sprinkles and small candies for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Prepare 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 cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in the chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes gently into the cheesecake batter.
  5. Pour the batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
  6. Bake 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 oven 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 cool completely on a wire rack. Then, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Prepare the topping: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Add a few drops of green food coloring if you want green whipped cream for piping.
  10. Decorate the chilled cheesecake by piping or spreading the whipped cream over the top to resemble tree branches. Place holiday sprinkles and small candies on the whipped cream to look like ornaments.
  11. Remove the springform ring before serving your showstopper Christmas dessert.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, substitute the eggs with 1 cup of thawed, frozen whipped topping folded into the cream cheese mixture, then chill until firm.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use a vanilla wafer crust instead of graham crackers.
  • You can press a few whole or halved Little Debbie cakes around the base of the finished cheesecake for extra visual appeal.

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