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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake

A slice removed from a festive Christmas tree cheesecake showing creamy filling with nuts and green pieces, decorated with green frosting and colorful sprinkles.
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Make this show-stopping, creamy cheesecake that incorporates the nostalgic flavor of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. It is a festive centerpiece dessert for your holiday table.

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 package (12 count) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, chopped
  • 100 g white chocolate, melted (for ganache)
  • 120 ml heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 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 cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in most of the chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into the batter, reserving some for topping later.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
  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 door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the water bath and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Prepare the topping: Whisk together the melted white chocolate and heavy cream until smooth to create a ganache. Divide the ganache into two bowls. Add a few drops of green food coloring to one bowl and mix until you achieve a festive green color. Leave the other bowl white.
  10. Decorate the cheesecake: Once chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan. Spread the white ganache over the top surface. Use the green ganache to pipe or spread ‘branches’ or a tree shape onto the cheesecake surface.
  11. Place the reserved chopped Christmas Tree Cakes around the base or on top as desired. Finish by scattering holiday sprinkles and small candies like ornaments.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, skip the oven steps and chill the filling for 8 hours until firm before decorating.
  • If you do not have a springform pan, you can use a standard 9-inch cake pan, but cooling and removal will be more difficult.
  • You can use store-bought vanilla frosting tinted green instead of making ganache for the tree decoration if you want a simpler topping.

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