Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan

Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). You want the oven nice and hot for the cheesecake, but not too hot to prevent cracking.

Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides with butter or non-stick spray. This ensures your cheesecake will come out of the pan without any drama!

Step 2: Make the Graham Cracker Crust

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together until it looks like wet sand.

Next, press the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to firmly press it down into an even layer. This will form the base of your cheesecake.

Pop the crust into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. This helps the crust set and get a little golden, so it’s nice and sturdy for the cheesecake filling.

Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

While the crust is baking, let’s get to work on the cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and creamy—about 2-3 minutes.

Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well incorporated. You’ll want the mixture to be silky smooth at this point. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing each in fully before adding the next. Don’t overmix here—just blend until smooth.

Once the eggs are mixed in, add the flour and heavy cream, and give it a final mix until everything is perfectly combined.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake the Cheesecake

Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. It should be mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center—don’t worry, it’ll firm up as it cools. If you want to prevent any cracks from forming, you can turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in there with the door ajar for about 30 minutes.

After that, let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature before placing it in the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours. Trust me, the chilling time is worth the wait.

Step 5: Prepare the Topping

Once the cheesecake has chilled, melt the white chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Take your Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake and carefully cut it into small pieces or slices to place on top of the cheesecake.

Step 6: Decorate and Serve

Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cheesecake in a swirl pattern. Then, arrange the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake pieces on top, and add any extra sprinkles or festive decorations you desire.

Slice up your cheesecake, serve it with a big smile, and enjoy every bite of this holiday indulgence!