The holidays are busy. Between Christmas shopping, decorating, wrapping gifts, and attending parties, it can feel like there’s barely time to breathe—let alone bake. But as a crazy busy mama, I’ve learned that some of the best holiday recipes don’t require hours in the kitchen. That’s why I’m so excited to share this Christmas Tree Cheesecake hack with you.
This recipe transforms a simple, store-bought New York-style cheesecake into the most festive dessert on the table. With just a few ingredients—green candy melts, sprinkles, and popsicle sticks—you can turn a classic cheesecake into an adorable Christmas Tree Cheesecake treat. These cheesecake pops are perfect for holiday parties, edible gifts, or just as a fun project with your kids. And the best part? No baking required!
Ingredients for Christmas Tree Cheesecake
How to make Christmas Tree Cheesecake: ingredients you need!
1 store-bought New York-style cheesecake
1 package green candy melts (or white chocolate with green food coloring)
Holiday sprinkles (or your favorite festive mix)
Popsicle sticks
Christmas Tree Cheesecake Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial, here is one for you!
How to Make Christmas Tree Cheesecake
How to make Christmas Tree Cheesecake: a step-by-step guide
1. Prepare the Cheesecake
Start by slicing your cheesecake into even wedges—about 8 to 10 slices works best. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the crust end of each slice so you’ve got cheesecake-on-a-stick. Place the slices onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to make decorating easier.
2. Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts according to the package directions until smooth. If you can’t find green melts, use white chocolate and stir in a few drops of green food coloring. Once melted, transfer the chocolate into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
3. Decorate the Trees
Here’s where the magic happens! Drizzle or pipe the green chocolate over each cheesecake slice until it’s fully covered. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on holiday sprinkles. Suddenly, those cheesecake slices look just like festive little trees.
4. Set and Serve
Refrigerate your Christmas Tree Cheesecake pops for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Serve chilled and watch them disappear as quickly as you made them.
Christmas Tree Cheesecake: SIDE IDEA
There are so many reasons this recipe will become a go-to in your holiday lineup:
- Quick and easy: No baking required—you’re starting with a store-bought cheesecake.
- Kid-friendly: Kids will love helping drizzle chocolate and add sprinkles.
- Perfect for parties: Guests can grab a cheesecake pop without needing a plate and fork.
- Festive and fun: This dessert looks like it took hours, but it only takes minutes.
When the holiday season gets hectic, recipes like Christmas Tree Cheesecake remind us that you can still make something special without overcomplicating it.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Here’s my CBM tip: set up a decorating station and let everyone design their own Christmas Tree Cheesecake pops. Put out bowls of sprinkles, mini M&Ms, edible glitter, or even crushed candy canes. Kids (and adults!) love customizing their own “trees,” and it turns dessert into a memory-making activity. Plus, it gives you a break from doing all the decorating yourself.
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More Easy Holiday Recipes
If you love this Christmas Tree Cheesecake, be sure to check out these other easy Holiday recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.
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Christmas Tree Cheesecake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought New York-style cheesecake
- 1 package green candy melts or white chocolate + green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
- Popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Slice cheesecake into 8–10 wedges.
- Insert a popsicle stick into the crust end of each slice.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt green candy melts until smooth.
- Transfer into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
- Drizzle or pipe green chocolate over each slice.
- Add holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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