Mediterranean Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake is healthy & tasty. It is prepared in 5 hours, so it is good to prepare as a festive dessert or holiday treat. It contains Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, graham cracker pie crust, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, white chocolate morsels, heavy cream, holiday sprinkles, and Christmas Tree Cakes. This Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake has dairy in it, so it is not good for a dairy-free diet. We have to utilize the vegan items so it gets safe for dairy-allergic people. Mediterranean Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake is served with hot chocolate, fresh berries, and gingerbread cookies. We would easily store this cheesecake, so we would easily make it in advance.
STATS:
- Total time: 5 hours
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Cooking time: 50 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Serving: 8 slices
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Rubber spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Oven
- Microwave-safe bowl Whisk
- Cooling rack
- Refrigerator
- Cake server
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 blocks softened Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
- Half cup Great Value Granulated Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Half cup melted Land O’Lakes Butter
- 1 cup Nestlé Toll House White Morsels
- Half cup Great Value Heavy Cream
- 1–2 tbsp red and green holiday sprinkles
- One box chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Extra Christmas Tree Cake pieces
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL CREAM CHEESE:
- Utilize the cream cheese to prepare this cheesecake, and it will provide a smooth & creamy texture. It will also provide the tangy taste to balance the sweetness of white chocolate ganache & Christmas Tree Cakes.
GREAT VALUE GRANULATED SUGAR:
- Include the granulated sugar to provide the sweetness to the cheesecake filling. It will provide a pleasant taste and balance the tanginess of the cream cheese.
LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKES:
- Add the Christmas Tree Cakes to prepare this festive cheesecake. They will provide the soft cake layers & sweet cream filling throughout the cheesecake. We would also utilize the Swiss-roll-style cakes instead if required.
GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST:
- Utilize the graham cracker pie crust to prepare the base of this cheesecake, and it will provide a crisp & sweet taste. It will also make the preparation quicker & save time. We would also utilize the digestive biscuit crust instead if required.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 325°F and beat the softened cream cheese in the container.
- Mix in the granulated sugar and add the eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and cooled melted butter, then chop the Christmas Tree Cakes into small pieces.
- Include the chopped pieces in the cheesecake batter, then pour it over the graham cracker crust.
- Spread the batter evenly and bake the cheesecake for fifty minutes.
- Then take the cheesecake and put it on the cooling rack to cool properly.
- Put the white chocolate morsels in the bowl and heat the heavy cream in the saucepan.
- Pour the warm cream over the white chocolate and leave it for 2 minutes.
- Now, spread a single layer of ganache lightly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Include the holiday sprinkles on the ganache and decorate it with chopped Christmas Tree cakes.
- Lastly, chill the cheesecake for 4 hours, then cut the slices and serve them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Hot Chocolate
- Peppermint Mocha
- Vanilla Latte
- Cinnamon Coffee
- Hot Chai Tea
FRUIT:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Sliced Kiwi
- Pomegranate Seeds
DESSERTS:
- Fruit Salad
- Lemon Sorbet
- Vanilla Yogurt Parfaits
- Mixed Berry Cups
- Mini Meringues
TREATS:
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Truffles
- Peppermint Bark
- Mini Brownies
DINNER:
- Roast Turkey
- Herb-Roasted Chicken
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Cranberry Salad
TIPS:
- Chill the cake for four hours so it firms up and slices easily.
- Use softened cream cheese to create a smooth filling free of lumps.
- You should avoid overmixing the eggs so the cake does not crack.
- Let the cheesecake cool properly, then add a layer of ganache on top.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cool the cheesecake and store it in a closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the slices separately and freeze them for two months.
 FAQs:
Is it possible to make this cheesecake earlier?
- Yes, you can make the cake a day in advance so it tastes even better.
Would homemade Christmas Tree Cakes work well for this dessert?
- Yes, you can use homemade vanilla snack cakes that have a sweet cream filling.
What causes the cheesecake to crack?
- The cheesecake cracks when the batter is baked too long in the hot oven or cooled too quickly.
How to reduce sweetness from this dessert?
- You can cut down on the granulated sugar in the filling to achieve the sweetness you want.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 500 kcal
Net carbs: 45 g
Iron: 0.8 mg
Total carbs: 47 g
Vitamin A: 1,100 IU
Fiber: 0.5 g
Calcium: 100 mg
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Potassium:150 mg