This cheesecake is a holiday dream!
A creamy, festive treat layered with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, topped with velvety white chocolate ganache, and decorated with red icing and green sugar.
Perfect for Christmas gatherings!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 4–5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
For the ganache:
- 8 oz white chocolate
- 4 oz heavy cream
For decoration:
- Red icing
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 10″ springform pan for the crust.
Step 2: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cream, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time without overbeating.
Step 3: Pour half the batter over the crust. Place Little Debbie cakes on top. Cover with remaining batter.
Step 4: Place the pan in a water bath. Bake at 350°F for 30 min, reduce to 290°F, and bake 2 hours.
Step 5: Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
Step 6: Heat cream and pour over white chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Spread ganache on cheesecake, decorate with red icing and green sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make this without a water bath?
Yes, but the water bath helps prevent cracking. If skipping, bake on a lower rack.
2. Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of ganache?
Absolutely! Whipped cream is a great alternative for topping.
3. How long will this cheesecake last?
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, covered tightly.
4. Can I freeze this cheesecake?
Yes! Wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
5. Are there substitutions for the Little Debbie cakes?
Try Swiss rolls or any festive snack cakes if you can’t find Little Debbie cakes.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the cheesecake:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 4–5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
For the ganache:
- 8 oz white chocolate
- 4 oz heavy cream
For decoration:
- Red icing
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 10″ springform pan for the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cream, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time without overbeating.
- Pour half the batter over the crust. Place Little Debbie cakes on top. Cover with remaining batter.
- Place the pan in a water bath. Bake at 350°F for 30 min, reduce to 290°F, and bake 2 hours.
- Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
- Heat cream and pour over white chocolate. Stir until smooth. Spread ganache on cheesecake, decorate with red icing and green sugar.
