Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive delight of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that captures the spirit of the holidays. With its vibrant green hue and delightful chocolate and vanilla flavors, this cheesecake is perfect for gatherings, evoking joyful memories and sweet anticipation. Easy to make, it features a rich filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Colorful sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until sandy; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla, then gradually add heavy whipping cream until light.
- Blend in green food coloring and fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour half the mixture over the crust; repeat with remaining mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in center. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, decorate with sprinkles before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in peppermint extract or crushed candy canes. Substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer texture.