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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake: A Nostalgic Holiday Centerpiece

A close-up of square slices of Christmas tree cheesecake bars topped with white frosting and festive sprinkles.
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Create a show-stopping holiday dessert by transforming nostalgic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into a rich, creamy cheesecake. This recipe provides simple steps for a festive centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.

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
  • 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, roughly chopped, plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Green food coloring (optional, for decoration)
  • Assorted holiday sprinkles

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 8 minutes. Let the crust cool while you prepare the filling.
  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 the roughly chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This prevents cracking. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Prepare the white chocolate ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the ganache cool slightly until it thickens to a pourable consistency.
  10. Pour the cooled ganache over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
  11. Decorate: Arrange whole or halved Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes around the edge of the cheesecake to mimic a tree shape. Use green-tinted whipped cream or frosting to pipe ‘branches’ or a star on top. Finish with holiday sprinkles for ornaments.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, skip the oven steps and chill the filling for 6 hours or until firm.
  • If you want a deeper green color for the decoration, mix a few drops of green food coloring into your whipped cream or frosting before piping.
  • This creamy holiday cheesecake is best made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.

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