Description
Christmas spirit meets dessert paradise with this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake, blending nostalgic holiday memories and creamy indulgence. Rich cream cheese layers nestled between festive cake crumbles promise sweet celebration for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Decoration and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- White frosting for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and set up a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper lining and light greasing.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand, then press evenly into the pan’s bottom, creating a compact base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. Gently fold in eggs one at a time, ensuring minimal mixing. Carefully fold chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into the cream cheese mixture.
- Transfer the cream cheese blend into the prepared crust, smoothing the surface. Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly jiggly center. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack, letting it reach room temperature. Wrap carefully with plastic and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Create white chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming. Pour over white chocolate, allowing it to sit for one minute before stirring until achieving a silky consistency. Let the ganache cool to a thick yet pourable state.
- Carefully release the cheesecake from the pan and position on a serving plate. Drizzle ganache over the top, allowing elegant drips along the sides. Embellish with green sprinkles and pipe festive red buttercream designs for a holiday-inspired presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to create a smooth, crack-free cheesecake surface.
- Place a pan of water on the bottom rack while baking to create a humid environment, preventing the cheesecake from drying out.
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts for a celiac-friendly version.
- This cheesecake can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it perfect for holiday entertaining and reducing last-minute stress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 46 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg