Easy Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip Recipe
A creamy, scoopable, shareable dessert dip that tastes exactly like the nostalgic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Made with just five simple ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the perfect no-bake treat for holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (10 cakes total)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff (about 1 ¾ cups)
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (a pinch)
- Optional: a few drops green food coloring
- Optional: holiday sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Take the cream cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting to soften. If forgotten, microwave in 10-second bursts until soft but not melted.
- Unwrap all 10 Christmas Tree Cakes. Set 2 aside for garnish. Chop the remaining 8 cakes into small ½-inch chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides.
- Add the entire jar of marshmallow fluff and beat until combined. The mixture will look stiff at first.
- Add the thawed Cool Whip, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Beat on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. If using food coloring, add 1-2 drops of green gel color and mix until desired shade is reached.
- Gently fold in the chopped cake pieces with a spatula, reserving about ¼ cup for topping. Fold until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Crumble the 2 reserved Christmas Tree Cakes over the top. Add holiday sprinkles if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Can be served immediately if needed.
Notes
Soft cream cheese is essential for a smooth texture. Do not overmix after adding Cool Whip to avoid a runny dip. For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. The dip can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Not recommended for freezing. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and lite Cool Whip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 3
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