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Creamy Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

A tall slice of Christmas tree cheesecake featuring layers of funfetti cake, white frosting, and green icing with festive sprinkles.
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Make this nostalgic and festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake for your holiday gatherings. This recipe features a buttery crust, a rich vanilla filling, and layers of the iconic snack cake inside.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (about 2 standard boxes)
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Green icing or frosting (for decoration)
  • Holiday sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool while you prepare the filling.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and salt with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.
  4. Assemble the cheesecake: Pour half of the cream cheese batter over the cooled crust. Arrange 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the cakes. Place 12 more Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes on top of the batter, gently pressing them down slightly so they are partially submerged.
  5. Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: Place the foil-wrapped springform pan inside a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Decorate before serving: Once chilled, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Decorate the top with green icing to resemble a tree shape, and top with holiday sprinkles.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, skip the crust baking step and the oven steps. Chill the cheesecake mixture for at least 8 hours until firm.
  • You can use a Golden Oreo crust instead of a graham cracker crust for extra flavor.
  • Make this decadent holiday treat ahead of time to save stress on party day.

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