Description
Christmas magic sparkles in this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake, blending nostalgic holiday treats with creamy indulgence. Sweet memories and festive flavors dance together, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes
Dairy:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until velvety and lump-free, using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture without deflating the volume.
- Introduce green food coloring, stirring gently to create an even, festive emerald hue throughout the cheesecake mixture.
- Create a foundational layer by strategically placing Christmas Tree Snack Cakes in a uniform arrangement within the serving dish.
- Carefully pour and evenly distribute the prepared cheesecake mixture over the snack cake base, using a spatula to smooth the surface and eliminate any air pockets.
- Transfer the dessert to the refrigerator and allow it to chill and solidify for approximately 2-3 hours, ensuring the filling sets completely.
- Just before serving, embellish the top with a sprinkle of festive decorative garnishes to enhance visual appeal and add a touch of holiday cheer.
Notes
- Swap regular cream cheese for a lighter, low-fat version to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped coconut cream to make this dessert vegan-friendly and inclusive.
- Crush some of the Christmas Tree Snack Cakes and mix into the cheesecake filling for extra texture and cake crunch.
- Enhance the festive look by adding red and green sprinkles or crushed candy canes on top for a more holiday-themed presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg