Description
This Christmas Tree Cake Trifle is a no-bake holiday dessert layered with Little Debbie cakes, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and festive sprinkles. It’s the perfect showstopper treat for your Christmas dessert table, easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or cozy family nights.
Ingredients
6 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
2. Fold in softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Cut the Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized chunks or slices.
4. In a trifle bowl, layer half of the cake pieces at the bottom.
5. Add a layer of the pudding mixture on top of the cake.
6. Spread a layer of whipped topping over the pudding.
7. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
8. Finish the top with whipped topping and sprinkles.
9. Garnish with a whole Christmas Tree Cake if desired.
10. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This recipe is great for making ahead the night before.
You can swap in chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes for a flavor twist.
Decorate with crushed candy canes or edible glitter for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of trifle
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg