Get into the holiday spirit with this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Dip-a quick, festive, no-bake treat that tastes just like the nostalgic snack we all love. This creamy, sweet, and delightfully fluffy dip comes together in minutes and is perfect for parties, holiday movie nights, or last-minute entertaining.
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These fun Christmas Tree Cakes debuted in 1985 and have been a family favorite ever since! They are made of golden cake layers with a smooth cream filling, frosted with a tasty white frosting, and decorated with red garland and green sugar sprinkles!
Why This Recipe Works
- No-Bake & Fast: Only a few minutes of mixing gives you a delicious, crowd-pleasing dip.
- Nostalgic Flavor: These Christmas Tree Cakes add instant holiday sweetness with zero extra effort.
- Ultra Creamy Texture: Cream cheese and whipped topping make the dip smooth, fluffy, and perfectly scoopable.
- Great for Parties: Serve with cookies, fruit, or pretzels for a fun and festive dessert board.
Want more easy Christmas Recipes? Check out my, Gingerbread Trifle, Christmas Wreath Cookies, Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, Christmas popcorn, and these Christmas Tree Cupcakes!
What This Recipe Needs
- Christmas Tree Cakes: The star ingredient-adds the signature vanilla, frosting, and sprinkles flavor everyone recognizes. Buy two boxes, you'll have a few cakes left over that you don't have to share!
- Cream Cheese: Creates a rich, velvety base and balances the sweetness.
- Whipped Topping: Lightens the dip and makes it extra fluffy.
- Milk: Helps thin the dip slightly, making it perfectly dippable.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the cake flavor and adds warmth.
- Green & Red Sprinkles: Add holiday cheer and that classic Christmas Tree Cake look.
Substitutions
- Cream Cheese → Neufchâtel: Slightly lighter but still creamy.
- Milk → Heavy Cream: Makes the dip even richer and creamier.
- Christmas Tree Cakes → Any Snack Cakes: Chocolate Tree Cakes, Zebra Cakes, or birthday cake snack cakes work in a pinch.
How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Dip?
- Step 1: Break 7 of the 8 Christmas trees into chunks and place them in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Mix with softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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- Step 3: Fold in the frozen whipped topping and ⅓rd of the sprinkles.
- Step 4: Transfer to your serving dish, cover, and chill until ready to serve. Once ready to serve, add sprinkles and place the remaining Christmas Tree cake in the center.
Variations
- Peppermint Version: Add a drop of peppermint extract and crushed candy canes.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Swirl in melted chocolate or top with mini chocolate chips.
- Extra Festive: Add crushed Christmas Oreos or gingerbread pieces for texture.
- Chocolate Trees: Use Chocolate Christmas Trees Cakes for a fun chocolate twist!
Expert Tips
- Soften the Cream Cheese: This ensures a smooth dip with no lumps.
- Thaw Whipped Topping: Similar to my pumpkin fluff dip, this recipe calls for using frozen whipped topping. Make sure to let it thaw in the refrigerator the night before so it's easy to mix in!
- Chill Before Serving: A 30-minute chill helps the flavors blend and the texture thicken.
- Don't Overmix: Folding in the whipped topping keeps the dip extra fluffy.
- Add Sprinkles Last: Mix them in gently to avoid color bleeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Throw the cake, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla into the food processor and process until smooth. Then fold in whipping cream!
This dip is excellent with gingersnap or gingerbread men cookies, Christmas tree sugar cookies, chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, pretzels, and graham crackers.
Add a splash of milk until the texture is soft and scoopable.
Freezing isn't recommended because the texture becomes grainy once thawed.
Use light cream cheese and a reduced-fat whipped topping to lower the richness.
Store dip in an air-tight container, or use plastic wrap to create an air-tight seal. Refrigerate the dip until ready to eat. Dip will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Yes. Make this dip 1-2 days before your party if you need to! Some liquid might separate, so stir before serving.
More Related Recipes
If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my Candy Cane Beignets, Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, Christmas Rice Krispies, Peppermint Marshmallow Wands, Christmas Fruit Salad, Easy Christmas Crack Recipe, and this tasty Peppermint Bark!
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Dip
Ingredients
- 8 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes ~1 and a half box
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz whipped topping like cool whip, thawed
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Remove the wrapping from 7 of the 8 Christmas Tree cakes.8 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- Break up the 7 unwrapped trees into a large bowl along with the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract.8 oz cream cheese, ⅓ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- With a hand mixer (or using a stand mixer or a food processor), mix the ingredients on medium until nice and smooth.
- Fold in the cool whip with a rubber spatula.*16 oz whipped topping
- Transfer to your serving dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once ready to serve, remove from fridge and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles. Unwrap your last Christmas Tree Cake and place in the middle of the dip as a garnish.Christmas Sprinkles
Notes
- Soften the Cream Cheese: This ensures a smooth dip with no lumps.
- Chill Before Serving: A 30-minute chill helps the flavors blend and the texture thicken.
- Don't Overmix: Folding in the whipped topping keeps the dip extra fluffy.
- Add Sprinkles Last: Mix them in gently to avoid color bleeding.
Lisa says
People always rave about this when I bring it to parties!