5 from 12 votes
Easy Christmas Tree Dip Recipe (Little Debbie)
This Christmas Tree Dip combines softened cream cheese with broken Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and a creamy whipped topping to achieve a smooth or slightly chunky texture based on preference. The addition of vanilla and milk balances sweetness and softness, while festive sprinkles and cake crumbs provide a playful holiday touch. It's a unique dessert dip suitable for serving with crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit during the holiday season.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
-15 servings
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes 5 cakes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sprinkles Christmas
- ⅓ cup milk whole
- 1 recipe Cool Whip or 8 ounces thawed Cool Whip, homemade
Homemade Cool Whip Recipe
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pint, very cold
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make Homemade Cool Whip or thaw store bought
- In a clean bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, pour cold heavy whipping cream. Whip until soft peaks form and then add powdered sugar (to desired sweetness) and vanilla extract, whipping until stiff peaks form, place in fridge until ready to use.If you choose to use Cool Whip instead, purchase an 8 ounce container and thaw it first before using.
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Christmas Tree Dip
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, place the softened cream cheese (8 ounces), and break apart the Little Debbie’s snack cakes, reserving ¾ of one to place on top as decoration if desired.
- Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until desired consistency. I liked ours smooth, but others like theirs with some chunky texture.
- Fold in homemade cool whip or thawed cool whip until combined. Place in bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for best flavor.
- Add reserved ¾ Christmas tree cake to the top if desired and decorate with Christmas sprinkles. Serve with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Keep leftover dip refrigerated in an airtight container for 4 to 7 days; stir well before serving if thawed from frozen.
- Reserve some Christmas Tree cakes to mix in or decorate for texture and presentation.
- Serve with a variety of dippers including sweet crackers, cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit for contrast.
- Variations include adding mini chocolate chips or cocoa powder for chocolate flavor, or peppermint extract for a festive twist.
- You can use more Little Debbie snack cakes for stronger cake flavor or swap in other holiday snack cakes for different occasions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
848IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 -15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.