Name: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 5 snack size Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes ((or 3 single serving cakes)); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ⅓ cup milk (whole or 2%); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed); Christmas sprinkles; Cookies - chocolate chip, sugar, Biscoff, pizzelle, Stroopwafel, vanilla wafers; Graham crackers; Pretzels - rods, mini twists, snaps; Fruit - strawberries, apple slices

Christmas is coming, and that means it’s time for fun festive treats! This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip will put you in the holiday spirit. It’s easy to make, no baking required and sure to be a party favorite.

Who else counts down the days until you see the Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes on the end caps? Please, tell me I’m not the only one!

When I bought the first batch this year I was in the process of planning our Christmas party. And I thought it would be fun to turn these delicious cakes into a heavenly dip.

Top view of red bowl filled with Little Debbie Christmas tree cake dip next to a platter of cookies, Christmas tree cakes and fruits.

We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.

Talk about festive! While the cakes are delicious, this dip is absolutely amazing. It’s light, creamy, fluffy, and can be served with a variety of dippers. Which makes it a fun addition to your holiday celebrations. Cakes make some of the yummiest desserts like these gingerbread cake pops.

This easy dip recipe would be a great addition to your dessert charcuterie boards, especially for the holidays. And if you love sweet dips, be sure to check out my s’mores dip, cookie butter dip or marshmallow fruit dip recipes.

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Christmas Tree Cake Dip Ingredients Needed

Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes – you’ll need 5 snack size or 3 regular sized cakes
cream cheese – allow time for it to soften so the dip is nice and creamy
milk – we prefer using whole or 2%
vanilla extract
whipped topping – such as Cool Whip. Be sure to let it thaw before mixing it in.

Optional Garnish and Dipper Ideas

sprinkles – for garnish
cookies – chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, Biscoff, pizzelle, Stroopwafel, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps
graham crackers or animal crackers
pretzels – rods, mini twists, snaps
fruit – strawberries, apple slices

Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip

Cut the cakes into ½ inch pieces.

Side by side images of Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes cut up and the beaten cream cheese in a mixing bowl with a spoon with text overlay.

Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl (use an electric mixer) until it’s fluffy.

Mix in the milk and vanilla.

Two images of milk and vanilla added to the cream cheese with mixer and chopped cake pieces added to the cream cheese mixture with text overlay.

Stir in the Christmas tree cakes then fold in the whipped topping.

Two images of whipped topping folded into cream cheese mixture and Little Debbie Christmas cake dip in a decorative serving bowl with text overlay.

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill until you are ready to serve.

Garnish just before serving.

Tips for Making Dessert Dip with Christmas Tree Cakes

Allowing the cream cheese to soften makes it easier to blend the mixture.
The whipped topping needs to be thawed before making this recipe.
While we like a little more texture in this dip, you can use a food processor to make a smoother dip.
Wait until you’re ready to serve to add the sprinkles. The colors tend to melt when they come in contact with the dip. Jimmy sprinkles are the least likely to melt (these are the long and skinny kind).
This recipe can be doubled or cut in half this depending on how big of a crowd you’re serving.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Garnish with holiday sprinkles if desired.
For a chocolate version, use the chocolate Christmas tree cakes.
Make this dip year round for all occasions by swapping out the cakes for Zebra cakes, Unicorn cakes, Birthday cakes, Frosted Fudge, or Fancy cakes. Garnish with coordinating sprinkles for a more festive look.

How to Store Leftover Christmas Cake Dip

This dip is best eaten within the first 24-48 hours of making it.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Don’t leave dip out more than 2 hours. In addition to the cream cheese needing to stay cool, the whipped topping tends to flatten out and won’t be as fluffy.

Front view of a red serving bowl filled with Christmas tree cake dip with dippers in the background.

Where can I buy Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes?

These are a seasonal item and can be found at most grocery stores. I’ve also found them at Walmart and Target. They can also be ordered online if you can’t find them locally.

The original recipe can be found on the back of the Christmas cake box.

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