Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
This is the prettiest dessert on the holiday table — a creamy, dreamy cheesecake layered with chopped Christmas tree cakes, sitting on a buttery graham crust and finished with red drizzle and green sprinkles. Every slice is festive, sweet, and tastes like childhood Christmas mornings all grown up.
High in protein, no-bake, and ready to impress — the holiday dessert everyone fights over.
Why You'll Love This
Creamy cheesecake layered with Christmas tree cakes
~8g protein per slice
No-bake — the fridge does all the work
The prettiest dessert on the holiday table
Amazing Protein Recipes
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
- Prep25 min
- Cook6 hrs
- Total6 hrs 25 min
- Servings12 slices
- Calories422 kcal
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- springform pan
- whisk
- knife
- saucepan
- refrigerator
Ingredients
- For the crust
- For the filling
- For the topping
Instructions
- Mix the graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar substitute. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, vanilla, and protein powder until completely smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the chopped Christmas tree cakes — don't overmix, keep the pieces visible.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
- Before serving, drizzle with melted white chocolate tinted red, and scatter green sprinkles over the top.
- Slice with a warm, dry knife for clean cuts.
Notes & Tips
- Room-temp cream cheese: Cold cream cheese means lumps — let it sit out a full hour first.
- Fold, don't stir: Folding the whipped cream keeps the filling light and airy instead of dense.
- Chill overnight: 6 hours is the minimum — overnight gives the cleanest slices.
- Warm knife: Run the knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for picture-perfect slices.
- Nutrition: Per slice (estimate): 380 calories, 30g fat.
- Fridge: Store covered up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze whole or sliced up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
Variations & serving ideas
- Different cakes: Any Little Debbie snack cake works — try the vanilla or chocolate versions.
- Low-carb crust: Almond flour plus butter makes a perfect keto crust.
- Peppermint twist: Add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to the filling for a minty holiday version.
- Chocolate version: Use chocolate graham crumbs and add 2 tbsp cocoa to the filling.
Storage
- Perfect for holiday prep — make it 2 days before the party.
- The Secret to a Cheesecake That Slices Cleanly
- The secret is the overnight chill plus the warm knife. Cheesecake filling needs a full 6+ hours to set firm enough to slice, and a knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry glides through without dragging the filling. Cold knife on cold cheesecake is how you get ragged, smeared slices.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · recipe makes 12 slices
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 422 kcal |
| Total fat | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake?
About 6 hours 25 minutes in total: 25 minutes of prep and 6 hours of cooking.
What ingredients do I need for Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake?
The key ingredients include cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar substitute, powdered sugar substitute, vanilla extract and vanilla protein powder. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Fridge: Store covered up to 5 days. Freezer: Freeze whole or sliced up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
Can I make substitutions in this recipe?
Mix the graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar substitute.
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