Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
A delicious and festive cheesecake inspired by Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packs 3 packs cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
- 0.5 cups ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups ½ cup heavy whipping cream Use cold whipping cream for best results.
- 2 large 2 eggs Room temperature is preferred.
- 7 pieces 7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
Toppings
- 1 cup 1 cup white chocolate Chopped or chips work well.
- 0.33 cups ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
- to taste Green sprinkles For decoration.
- to taste Red buttercream frosting For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely crushed, combine with melted butter, press firmly into the pan, and bake for about 10 minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
- Pour half the filling over the cooled crust, arrange Christmas Tree Cakes on top, and fill with the remaining batter.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 200°F (93°C) and bake for an additional 50-53 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly cracked for 15 minutes.
Chilling & Decoration
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before refrigerating it overnight.
- To make the ganache, heat ⅓ cup of heavy cream until hot, pour over white chocolate, let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cheesecake, decorate with green sprinkles and red buttercream.
Serving
- Slice and serve the cheesecake, enjoying with warm beverages to complement the festive flavors.
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Notes
Best served chilled. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.