Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake
Little Debbie Christmas Tree cheesecake turns your favorite holiday snack into a show-stopping dessert. It’s a creamy, festive treat that’s easy to make and guaranteed to spread holiday cheer!
Servings: 12
Calories: 618kcal
Ingredients
For The Crust
- 1 1/2 cups golden Oreo cookies crushed
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp Christmas nonpareils sprinkles
For The Filling
- 3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes unwrapped
For The Ganache
- 1 cup white baking chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- green sanding sugar sprinkles
- red cookie icing
Instructions
To Make The Crust
- Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse until they're fine crumbs, then transfer them to a mixing bowl.1 1/2 cups golden Oreo cookies
- Add the remaining crust ingredients to the bowl and mix them all together until evenly combined.4 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp Christmas nonpareils sprinkles
- Transfer the crust mixture to a 9" springform pan and press it evenly out into the pan and up the sides about 1/2 an inch.
- Bake the crust at 325° for 8 minutes, then remove the crust from the oven and set it aside and let it cool to room temperature.
To Make The Cheesecake
- Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and using a hand mixer beat until smooth and creamy.3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese
- Add the sugar, flour, and vanilla and continue mixing for another 1-2 minutes until evenly combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed.1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, just until each egg is evenly incorporated into the batter. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and mix until evenly combined.1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream
- Pour half of the filling over the cooled crust and spread out in an even layer. Arrange the Little Debbie cakes evenly out on top of the batter then gently press them down and into it.7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- Pour the remaining batter evenly out overtop and smooth out in an even layer. Gently tap the pan against a flat countertop to remove any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, just until the edges are set but the center's still a but jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 45 more minutes.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
To Make The Ganache Topping
- Add the cream to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals until hot, but NOT boiling.1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- Add the white chocolate to the cream and let it sit for a couple minutes to melt, then stir until smooth and evenly incorporated. Set aside.1 cup white baking chocolate
- Run a butterknife around the edges of the cheesecake to release it from the edges of the pan then open the clamp and lift the outer part of the pan and remove. Transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter of choice.
- Pour the ganache overtop the cheesecake and use a spatula to spread it out in an even layer. Sprinkle the green sanding sugar overtop as desired, then set aside while the ganache firms up some.green sanding sugar sprinkles
- Snip the plastic end off the frosting then pipe lines on top of the cheesecake to resemble the lines on a Little Debbie Christmas tree cake.red cookie icing
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results be sure to use full fat sour cream, full fat cream cheese, and heavy cream. This recipe is not the time to substitute lower fat alternatives.
- Leaving the cream cheese out to soften prior to making the filling will really help the filling come together.
- Gradually cooling the cheesecake as directed will help prevent cracks from forming in the cheesecake.
- If cracks do form, don't worry! Just cover them with the ganache topping and no one will ever know!
Nutrition
Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg