Description
Festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake brings holiday cheer with creamy layers of nostalgia and sweet memories. Rich cream cheese nestled on a crumbly graham base creates a delightful dessert you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
crust ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
decorative ingredients:
- 4 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, chopped
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing its interior, ensuring smooth release after baking.
- Create a sturdy crust by pulverizing graham crackers and blending them with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumbly crust mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan, compacting it firmly to create a solid foundation.
- Briefly bake the crust at 325°F for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to set and develop a golden hue. Remove and let cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until velvety and smooth, gradually incorporating sugar to achieve a uniform consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, gently folding between each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Delicately fold heavy cream into the mixture, creating a luxurious and airy filling.
- Carefully chop Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes into small, uniform pieces and gently fold them throughout the cheesecake batter.
- Transfer the creamy filling onto the cooled crust, spreading it evenly and eliminating any potential air pockets.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a set yet slightly trembling center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually and prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor and texture.
- Before serving, adorn the cheesecake with delicate whipped cream and festive sprinkles for a celebratory presentation.
Notes
- Swap Little Debbie cakes with homemade holiday cake pieces for a personalized touch and healthier alternative.
- Prevent cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter.
- Use water bath method for extra creamy texture and more even baking, reducing risk of surface cracks.
- Replace graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg