Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake Bites are a festive and delightful treat featuring a vanilla cake base layered with creamy cheesecake filling studded with white chocolate chips and crushed Christmas Tree snack cakes. Finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze and festive sprinkles, these bite-sized bars make a perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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Vanilla Cake Base
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes
Icing Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (additional as needed)
Garnish
- Additional cream cheese icing (optional)
- Sugar sprinkles
- Crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make the Cake Base: In a medium bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, egg, vegetable oil, and water until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely to prepare for the cheesecake layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream; mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Add Mix-ins to Filling: Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes evenly into the cheesecake mixture.
- Assemble and Bake Cheesecake Layer: Once the cake base has cooled, spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the top. Bake the combined layers for 20-25 minutes until the cheesecake is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it fully set.
- Prepare Icing Glaze: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk together until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if the glaze is too thick.
- Cut and Glaze: After chilling, cut the cheesecake into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the cream cheese icing glaze over each piece for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional cream cheese icing, sugar sprinkles, and crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes to decorate and enhance the festive look.
Notes
- Ensure the cake base is completely cooled before adding the cheesecake layer to prevent mixing and ensure proper texture.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours; overnight chilling is even better for firm slices.
- Customize the garnish with holiday sprinkles or crushed nuts for added texture and decoration.
- If the icing glaze is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time to achieve your desired consistency for drizzling.
- Store leftover cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
