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Showstopper Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

A close-up of a slice of Christmas tree cheesecake topped with bright green icing and festive red, white, and gold sprinkles.
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Create a festive, creamy holiday centerpiece by transforming nostalgic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into a decadent baked cheesecake. This recipe delivers rich flavor perfect for your next holiday gathering.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 package (12 count) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate ganache, for topping
  • Green food coloring
  • Assorted 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 the crust cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Stir in the sour cream until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in most of the chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, reserving some for topping later. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still 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 cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Decorate before serving: Mix a few drops of green food coloring into the white chocolate ganache. Spread the green ganache over the top of the chilled cheesecake to resemble tree branches or a base layer.
  10. Arrange the reserved chopped Little Debbie cakes and holiday sprinkles/candies on top to look like a decorated Christmas tree.
  11. Slice and serve this unique holiday baking creation.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, substitute the eggs and sour cream with 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks, folding it in gently at the end. Chill for 8 hours before decorating.
  • If you want a stronger snack cake flavor, you can layer some chopped cakes between the crust and the filling as well.
  • Use a water bath during baking if you prefer an extra-creamy, velvety cheesecake texture, though it is not required for this recipe.

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