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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip is a festive dessert dip inspired by my favorite Christmas Tree Cakes. It combines crumbled cakes with cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar to create a creamy and sweet festive dip. Served with dippable treats like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit, this holiday dip is a crowd-pleaser at festive gatherings and a fun way to enjoy a favorite in a new way!

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip

This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip will be the star of your Christmas parties and celebrations! It’s a no-bake dessert that you can put together quickly and impress everyone.

When you mix cream cheese with sugar and Cool Whip, then add the Little Debbie snack cakes (which really amps up the texture of the dip), the result is a delicious, fluffy dip with the familiar flavors of vanilla cakes and frosting. It’s the perfect treat!

Little Debbie Christmas Trees are a popular snack cake, but depending on where you live, it can sometimes be hard to find them in stores. But if you can find them – you absolutely should make this snack cake dip.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Tree Cake Dip Recipe

Versatile – serve it with fruit, cookies, or sweet crackers for a fast, dippable dessert.
Easy – with only 6 easy to find ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, anybody can make this recipe!
Mixing your favorite holiday snack cakes with a cream cheese dip – need I say more? This is the perfect dessert dip recipe for Christmas.

Tools Needed

Sharp Knife
Cutting Board
Large Mixing Bowl
Hand Mixer (or stand mixer)

Ingredients for Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Dip

This fluffy dessert dip only needs a handful of simple ingredients and it’s ready in a flash! You should be able to find them all at your local grocery store or big box store. Whip it up for your next holiday party and everybody will love you!

Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes – these are seasonal snack cakes but if you want to make a similar dip and it’s not Christmas time, you can use Zebra Cakes or Valentine’s Cakes, etc.
Cream Cheese, softened
Whipped Topping (ie., Cool Whip)
Milk
Vanilla Extract
Red and Green Sprinkles, for garnish
Use Red Frosting (for red stripes, optional) and Green Sanding Sugar (optional) for the perfect sweet treat!

Find the complete recipe with ingredients measurements in the recipe card at the bottom.

How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip

This easy recipe is ready to enjoy in 5 minutes flat. It’s perfect for holiday parties or the perfect addition to a dessert board.

Cut the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into small pieces.
Mix the cut-up Christmas Tree Snack cakes, softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand or stand mixer until well combined.
Gently fold in whipped topping with a spatula until light and fluffy.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish with red and green sprinkles on top just before serving.
Serve with your favorite dippers like pretzels, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers!

Pro Tip

If you have some read frosting, drizzle it over the top for red stripes (along with green sugar sprinkles) to match the look of Little Debbie cakes.
Add this dip to Christmas dessert platters for the most fun treat of the holiday season!

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Dip

Change up this Christmas Tree Dip recipe by making it chocolate!! Use Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes and mix a tablespoon of cocoa powder into your dip. You could also mix in some mini chocolate chips for a little more texture.

Dippables for Christmas Tree Cake Dip

Here’s a list of our favorite dippers for this incredible sweet dip.

Pretzels
Animal Crackers
Vanilla wafers
Shortbread cookies
Gingerbread cookies
Graham Crackers
Fresh Fruit (strawberries, grapes, sliced melons, pineapples, etc.)

Storage Directions

Refrigerate the dip in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap until ready to serve. It will stay fresh for 5 to 7 days in the fridge. It cannot be stored at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Christmas dip chilled in a serving bowl, topped with sprinkles, and pair with your favorite dippers. If preparing ahead of time, wait to add the sprinkles until just before serving.

Serve this easy dessert recipe at a Christmas Party, holiday gatherings, a holiday movie night, or any other event this Christmas season.

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