Little Debbie Christmas tree cake dip is the latest delicious trend to take the internet by store. This festive dip combines the popular snack cake with a creamy sweet dessert dip to make the most fun treat of the holiday season!
Little Debbie snack cakes and I have a history.
I adore them.
In all flavors and varieties. I’ve been enjoying them as long as I can remember.
And while yes, I do love them all, the Christmas tree cakes are the absolute best.
Kind of like how the Reese’s trees and pumpkins are far and away better than the standard peanut butter cups.
What is Christmas Tree Cake Dip?
Basically it’s a cream cheese and cake based dessert made famous thanks to Tik Tok.
You might have also heard this called Christmas tree Christmas dip.
It’s the same delicious thing.
Ever had dunkaroo dip? It’s just like that, except this version tastes like a Christmas tree cake.
While it seems like it might’ve been made up by some crazy sugar-loving genius, it’s actually a concoction from the Little Debbie company themselves.
The original recipe can be found on their website.
Ingredients
To make this festive treat, you’ll need:
- Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes– While I show it with vanilla, you can absolutely use the chocolate tree cakes if you want.
- Cream cheese– Let it come to room temperature prior to making.
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Whipped topping– Like Cool Whip or the store brand version of this. Make sure it is thawed prior to use.
- Sprinkles– Red and green are the most festive but use any kind you want.
- Dippers– Anything you want to dip into this!
How to Make
Part of the appeal of this dessert is how easy it is to put together.
To do it, unwrap all the cakes and set one aside for garnish.
Then, roughly chop the unwrapped cakes to more or less make cubes and add them to a mixing bowl along with the cream cheese, milk and vanilla.
Then whip them together with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth.
You DO NOT have to chop the cakes up ahead of time, I just prefer doing it that way.
I think its yields a smoother overall texture.
Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it to a serving bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
Then pop it in the refrigerator to chill.
When you are ready to serve the dip, remove it from the fridge and uncover it.
Finish it by topping it with red and green sprinkles and enjoy!
Dipper Ideas
You can dip anything you like into it.
Some of my favorite dippers are:
- graham crackers
- cookies- especially sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies
- pretzels
- strawberries, fresh melon- like cantaloupe or honey dew, sliced apples, grapes, etc
Storing
Store any leftover dip in a bowl wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Want to switch the flavor up? You can use chocolate tree cakes for a different flavor.
- Make sure the whipped cream topping is thawed prior to use.
- Let the cream cheese soften by setting it out on the counter prior to making this.
- To really add to the cake flavor, use an extra half box of cakes.
- Chopping the trees before adding to the mixing bowl is important for a smoother texture/finish.
Other Festive Dips You’ll Love
Little Debbie Christmas tree cake Christmas dip is the dessert you must make this holiday season.
Try it and see what has the internet buzzing!
Looking for other festive dips?
Try these:
If you’ve got extra christmas tree cakes on hand and are looking for another delicious idea for them- then you’ve absolutely got to try this no churn copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream recipe!
Just like with this dip, it can easily be made to fit any season.
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Christmas Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cartons Little Debbie christmas tree cakes vanilla
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 small container frozen whipped cream topping thawed
- red & green sprinkles for garnish
- cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, etc for dipping
Instructions
- Unwrap all the Christmas tree cakes, and set one aside for garnish.
- Roughly chop the unwrapped cakes into cubes, then add them to a mixing bowl. Also add the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip them all together until the mixture's smooth.
- Using a spatula, fold in the thawed whipped topping until evenly combined.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate to chill.
- When ready to serve, remove from the fridge, uncover, and top with red & green sprinkles.
- Serve with a variety of dipping options- such as graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, and even fresh fruit.
Notes
- Want to switch the flavor up? You can use chocolate tree cakes for a different flavor.
- Make sure the whipped cream topping is thawed prior to use.
- Let the cream cheese soften by setting it out on the counter prior to making this.
- To really add to the cake flavor, use an extra half box of cakes.
- Chopping the trees before adding to the mixing bowl is important for a smoother texture/finish.
RPYee says
The term is “taking the internet by storm”…
Pam Bloedel says
I may have missed it, but you never added the whip cream in your recipe.
4sonsrus says
It’s shown in the video, and I double checked it’s mentioned in the recipe card to be folded in after whipping all the other ingredients together. I refer to it as ‘whipped topping’ though!
Karen Oliver says
It is very bland. Maybe whip some strawberries in?
Judy Cooper says
When Christmas trees are not available what other Little Debbie cakes can you use
4sonsrus says
Their regular snack cakes, like zebra cakes make a perfect substitute. Also, you can switch to another seasonal cake- like the heart shaped valentine one’s in February for example, if you want to give it a spin for different holidays.
Krystin says
The original recipe on the Little Debbie website uses only one carton of cakes but this one uses two. Is this recipe thicker?
4sonsrus says
I haven’t made it the other way, so I can’t say if it’s thicker or not. It’s light and fluffy, similar in texture to dunkaroo dip.
Liberty says
Hi, I’m wanting to travel with this for a party..do you think you could freeze it & thaw before serving?
Thank you for your time
4sonsrus says
I haven’t frozen it, but it’s easy to store in tupperware and keep cold in a cooler.
Liberty says
Thank you so much for your quick response! I think I will just use a cooler because I am also taking a few other things that need to stay cold. Can’t wait to try this, my Son in law is obsessed with Christmas trees
Shianne says
Would this stay fresh if I make it a day and a half before my party?
4sonsrus says
I make it a day ahead often, and if you keep it covered it will stay fresh but don’t add the sprinkles until just before serving!
Vickie says
Absolutely delicious I had it on graham crackers. The problem is you can’t find Christmas trees anywhere. 😢
4sonsrus says
They were much harder to find this year than in previous ones! You can sub other seasonal snack cakes, or to make it anytime of the year sub a different variety of their snack cakes. We like the birthday/unicorn cakes, zebra cakes, and even the chocolate chip cakes. I also adjust the sprinkles to fit the theme/occasion and the cakes I’m using.