Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive joy of the holidays with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake. A creamy, rich cheesecake enhanced with the nostalgic flavor of Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes. Perfect for your Christmas gathering, this dessert is both decadent and creative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: At least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treat
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp granulated sugar
6 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
6 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
Topping:
4 oz white chocolate
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp green sanding sugar
Red frosting or melted candy melts
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add flour and vanilla extract, mix well.
Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending fully after each.
Stir in sour cream until smooth.
Gently fold in crumbled Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
Place the springform pan in a larger pan and add hot water to create a water bath.
Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven and cool with the door ajar for 1 hour. Transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Topping:
Melt white chocolate and heavy cream until smooth.
Spread the ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
Decorate with green sanding sugar and drizzle with red frosting or melted candy melts.
Notes
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For a richer flavor, substitute the graham cracker crust with a chocolate cookie crust.
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Mini cheesecakes can be made by using a muffin tin, adjusting baking time as necessary.
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Add a teaspoon of peppermint extract for a minty twist.
