Description

This festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle is a delightful layered dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy and fluffy with layers of chopped Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, fresh strawberries, and a smooth cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, it’s both visually impressive and deliciously sweet. Easy to assemble, this trifle combines classic holiday flavors into a show-stopping treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cream Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

Layers

12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (approximately 2 ½ boxes)
1 ½ pounds strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
Coarse green sanding sugar, optional

Instructions

Prepare Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure even consistency.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping to the cream mixture until fully combined and smooth, maintaining a light and fluffy texture.
Chop Cakes: Chop the 12 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized pieces, approximately 8 pieces per cake.
First Layer: Layer half of the chopped cakes (about 6 cakes worth) evenly in the bottom of a large trifle dish.
Add Strawberries: Layer half of the sliced strawberries over the cake pieces, spreading them evenly.
Spread Cream Mixture: Add half of the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture over the strawberries, smoothing the surface with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining chopped cakes, strawberries, and cream mixture, ending with smoothing the last of the cream mixture on top.
Optional Decoration: Top the trifle with additional whole or chopped Christmas Tree Cakes and sprinkle with coarse green sanding sugar for a festive finish.
Serve: Chill and serve within 24 hours of assembling to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

For best results, use a clear glass trifle dish to showcase the beautiful layers.
This dessert should be served within 24 hours for optimal texture and flavor.
You can substitute strawberries with other fresh berries if preferred.
Ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed before folding it in to avoid lumps.
If almond extract is not available, you can omit it or replace with an additional ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle, Christmas dessert, holiday trifle, layered dessert, no-bake dessert, strawberry trifle