Description
This festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle is a delightful layered dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring bite-sized Christmas Tree Cakes, fresh strawberries, and a creamy mixture of cream cheese and whipped topping, it’s an easy-to-make treat that combines seasonal flavors and textures in a beautiful presentation.
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, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed for even mixing.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and well combined, maintaining its light texture.
- Chop Christmas Tree Cakes: Chop 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized pieces, approximately 8 pieces per cake. Set aside.
- Layer the Trifle – First Layer: In a large trifle dish, layer half of the chopped Christmas Tree Cakes (6 cakes) evenly at the bottom.
- Layer Strawberries and Cream Mixture: Spread half of the 1 ½ pounds of sliced strawberries evenly over the cake pieces, followed by half of the cream mixture on top. Smooth the cream gently with an offset spatula for an even layer.
- Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining 6 cakes, remaining strawberries, and finish by smoothing the remaining cream mixture over the top layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top the trifle with additional Christmas Tree Cake pieces and sprinkle with coarse green sanding sugar for a festive touch. Serve the trifle within 24 hours of assembling to ensure freshness.
Notes
- For best results, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal flavor and sweetness.
- The trifle can be assembled a few hours ahead but is best enjoyed within 24 hours to maintain texture and freshness.
- If preferred, substitute almond extract with an additional ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Ensure whipped topping is fully thawed before folding in to achieve a smooth consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
