Description
This festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. Layers of chopped Christmas Tree Cakes, fresh strawberries, and a creamy almond-vanilla cream cheese mixture come together beautifully in a trifle dish, creating an eye-catching and delicious treat that’s easy to assemble and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
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Cream Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Other Ingredients
- 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (2 ½ boxes)
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- Coarse green sanding sugar, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and smooth, creating a light and fluffy cream layer.
- Chop the Cake: Cut the 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized pieces, approximately 8 pieces per cake. Set aside.
- Layer the Base: Place half of the chopped cake pieces (6 cakes) evenly in the bottom of a large trifle dish to form the base layer.
- Add Strawberries and Cream: Layer half of the sliced strawberries evenly over the cake pieces. Then spoon and smooth half of the cream mixture on top of the strawberries using an offset spatula.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake pieces, strawberries, and cream mixture, smoothing the final layer of cream on top to create an even surface.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, decorate the top with additional pieces of Christmas Tree Cakes and sprinkle with coarse green sanding sugar for a festive touch. Serve within 24 hours of assembling for best freshness.
Notes
- For best results, chill the trifle for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- This dessert is best consumed within 24 hours to maintain freshness and cake texture.
- You can substitute strawberries with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth cream layers and easier assembly.
- Ensure the whipped topping is completely thawed before folding it into the cream cheese mixture for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
