🎄🍰 Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake Recipe: A Delectable Dessert Delight! 🍫
Experience the ultimate holiday delight with our Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake recipe. Follow step-by-step instructions and explore the estimated nutritional information for this festive cheesecake.
Ingredients (with quantities):
Graham Cracker Crust:
👉 2 sleeves of cinnamon graham crackers (or Texas Twister cookies, x 8, if preferred)
👉 1 tablespoon of sugar
👉 4 tablespoons of melted butter
👉 4 tablespoons of melted butter
Cheesecake:
👉 32 ounces (4 blocks) of room temperature cream cheese
👉 1 cup of sugar
👉 ⅔ cup of sour cream
👉 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
👉 4 large room temperature eggs, lightly beaten
👉 5 Christmas Tree Cakes (e.g., Little Debbie) cubed
Icing/Topping:
👉 1 stick of room temperature unsalted butter
👉 1 jar of marshmallow fluff
👉 1 cup of powdered sugar
👉 Green sugar sprinkles
👉 Red icing
Instructions:
Graham Cracker Crust:
👨🍳 1) Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
👨🍳 2) Crush Graham Crackers: In a food processor, blend 2 sleeves of cinnamon graham crackers (or Texas Twister cookies) until finely crushed.
👨🍳 3) Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Cheesecake:
👨🍳 1) Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine 32 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar. Mix until smooth.
👨🍳 2) Add Ingredients: Stir in 2/3 cup of sour cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 4 lightly beaten eggs until well combined.
👨🍳 3) Fold in Christmas Tree Cakes: Gently fold in the cubed Christmas Tree Cakes into the cheesecake mixture.
👨🍳 4) Bake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust.
👨🍳 5) Bake and Cool: Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, until the centre is set and the edges are slightly golden. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Icing/Topping:
👨🍳 1) Prepare Icing: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of room-temperature unsalted butter, 1 jar of marshmallow fluff, and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
👨🍳 2) Decorate the Cheesecake: Spread the icing on top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle green sugar sprinkles and use red icing to create holiday decorations.
Tips for Perfect Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake:
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approximately):
💪🏼 Calories: 400
💪🏼 Total Fat: 22g
💪🏼 Saturated Fat: 13g
💪🏼 Cholesterol: 120mg
💪🏼 Sodium: 310mg
💪🏼 Total Carbohydrates: 45g
💪🏼 Dietary Fibre: 1g
💪🏼 Sugars: 28g
💪🏼 Protein: 6g
Tips for Perfect Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake:
✍️ Adjust the decoration to your preference, adding festive sprinkles and ornaments.
✍️ Be sure to refrigerate the cheesecake to allow it to set properly before serving.
✍️ Feel free to use other seasonal cakes or cookies for a creative twist.