Description
A delightful and festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake recipe, perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make dessert features creamy layers with chocolate and vanilla hints, topped with a glossy green tree and colorful sprinkles. It evokes childhood holiday memories and is sure to be a showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- Green food coloring
- Chocolate frosting
- White frosting
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Add green food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you reach your desired festive green color.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost the top with chocolate frosting.
- Use white frosting to pipe a Christmas tree shape onto the chocolate frosting.
- Decorate the white tree with colorful sprinkles.
- Chill the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the egg.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely to prevent cracking.
- Get creative with your sprinkle decorations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg