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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake is a must make Christmas cheesecake. A homemade Christmas cheesecake that uses Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes in the filling. Topped with a white ganache and decorated to look like a Christmas tree cake.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas cheesecake, little debbie christmas tree cakes, little debbie christmas tree cheesecake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Filling:

  • 3 packs cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping crem
  • 2 eggs
  • 7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

Ganache:

  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Green Sprinkles
  • Red buttercream frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by spraying generously with non-stick spray.
  • Pulse graham cracker cookies in a food processor until you get about 1 ½ cups of crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.
  • Pour into the bottom of the prepared pan and press to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined and smooth.
  • Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the heavy whipping cream and mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high for about 1 minute.
  • Add the eggs in last, one at a time, incorporating after each addition.
  • Pour half of the batter over the prepared crust and use an offset spatula to smooth.
  • Arrange the cakes over the batter in a circle and gently press them into the batter. Cover the cakes with the remaining cheesecake batter and smooth.
  • Bake on 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 degrees and bake for an additional 50-53 minutes. (50 minutes was perfect for me), until the edges are set, and the center slightly jiggles.
  • Turn the oven off and crack the oven door and allow the cheesecake to cool slowly for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and allow to set overnight to set completely.
  • Once the cheesecake is set, add 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream into a microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second increments until hot but not boiling.
  • Pour over the white chocolate and let set for about 3 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over the top of the cheesecake and smooth. Sprinkle with green sprinkles and create lines over the top using red buttercream (I like to use the store-bought tubes for such a small amount).
  • Serve immediately or keep stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.