Ingredients
Scale
Dip
- 9 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes two boxes
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
Topping
- 1 square white almond bark chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- red gel food color
- Green sugar
- cookies pretzels, or graham crackers, for dipping
Instructions
- Break down the cakes: Add the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes to a food processor and pulse until they’re completely broken down into crumbs. It’s amazing how fast they transform—just a few pulses, and you’re ready to move on.
- Blend the base: Toss in the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. (Tip: Scrape down the sides of the processor with a spatula to make sure everything is evenly mixed.)
- Fold in the fluff: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the whipped topping. You’ll want to use a light hand here to keep the dip fluffy and airy.
- Prepare the ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped almond bark and heavy whipping cream. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth. Add a few drops of red gel food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired shade of festive red.
- Add the festive touches: Scoop the dip into a serving bowl. Pipe the red ganache over the top using a sandwich bag (snip a tiny corner for a DIY piping bag). Sprinkle green sugar on top for that Christmas tree sparkle.
- Serve and enjoy: Surround the dip with dippers like cookies, pretzels, and graham crackers, and let everyone dig in!
Notes
How to serve your Christmas tree cake dip
Presentation is half the fun with this recipe! Use a shallow serving bowl so the red ganache and green sugar can shine. Arrange a mix of dippers—pretzels, graham crackers, and cookies—around the bowl on a festive platter. To add a pop of color, toss in some red and green M&M’s or candy canes as garnish.
If you’re serving this at a party, pair it with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider. The dip’s sweetness pairs beautifully with a warm, spiced drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert