Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake (Printable Version)
A creamy cheesecake with bits of festive snack cakes, graham crust, whipped cream, and holiday sprinkles.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
240 g graham cracker crumbs
02 -
115 g unsalted butter, melted
03 -
25 g granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 -
680 g cream cheese, softened
05 -
200 g granulated sugar
06 -
5 ml vanilla extract
07 -
3 large eggs
08 -
240 ml heavy cream
09 -
5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, chopped
→ Decoration
10 -
Whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
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Red and green holiday sprinkles
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 165°C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan, compacting evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
02 -
Beat softened cream cheese with sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy, approximately 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, scraping sides after each addition to prevent overmixing. Gently fold in heavy cream until batter is uniform. Carefully stir in chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, distributing evenly without overmixing.
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Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth surface. Bake at 165°C for 50 to 60 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles when pan is shaken. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.
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Before serving, generously pipe or dollop whipped cream around the edges. Sprinkle with red and green holiday sprinkles for a festive touch. Carefully release the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.
# Notes:
01 -
Use fully softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Do not overmix eggs to maintain dense, smooth texture. Cooling gradually in the oven with door cracked prevents cracks. Chill thoroughly to meld flavors and set texture. Add whipped cream and sprinkles immediately before serving to maintain freshness.