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This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream review for 2024 will give you the scoop on this fun seasonal dessert. Christmas tree ice cream is made with sweet vanilla ice cream, decadent golden cake chunks, red icing, and green sprinkles. You can buy Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes ice cream at Walmart. If you can’t find it this holiday season, try this easy copycat Christmas cake ice cream instead!
Little Debbie Christmas cake ice cream is a seasonal holiday treat that tends to sell out fast! No worries if you can’t find it though, I’ve got you covered. Keep reading to find out where is Christmas tree ice cream sold, and get a copy cat Christmas ice cream recipe!
➕ Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream Recipe (How to Make)
Wondering how to make Christmas tree cake ice cream? Here are the step-by-step directions for copycat Christmas ice cream:
- Soften vanilla ice cream on the counter (or briefly in the microwave). You want it easy to stir, but not melted.
- Finely chop half of a Little Debbie Christmas tree cake (¼-½ inch dice). Stir the snack cake into the softened ice cream along with a thick drizzle of red icing and sprinkles.
- Pop the ice cream back in the freezer for a bit if it’s too soft, or enjoy immediately!
That’s it! You can use this simple technique to recreate any of your favorite ice cream flavors that you can’t find in stores. Simply get a container of the base flavor (vanilla base in this recipe), stir in the mix ins, and eat.
You can add cookies, brownies, toffee bits, chopped nuts, pound cake chunks, a chocolate swirl… the possibilities are endless!
⭐ Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream Ingredients
Here is your shopping list for this homemade dessert:
- 2/3 cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ Little Debbie Christmas tree cake (Amazon)
- Red icing
- Green sprinkles
A pint of Christmas tree cake ice cream costs $2.50 at Walmart, so for the most authentic flavor, don’t use the most expensive or premium ice cream. An inexpensive pint of vanilla ice cream works perfectly for this. You want something light on vanilla extract, not a buttery, rich vanilla flavor.
Unfortunately, the Christmas tree cakes can sometimes be even harder to find in stores than the Christmas tree ice cream. If you can’t find them, substitute with a Little Debbie zebra cake instead. This is another pound cake treat with a waxy white icing for coating and creamy filling.
The Christmas ice cream from the store doesn’t have large chunks of cake in it. Be sure to chop the snack cakes small for this recipe.
I never measure the red frosting or sprinkles, but they feature prominently in the store ice cream. Just give it some heavy swirls of red icing, 3-4 healthy shakes of the sprinkles, and stir. You should be good to go.
Here are the ingredients for Christmas tree cake ice cream from the store if you want to compare:
- Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Red Icing (Powdered Sugar, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Soy Lecithin, FD&C Red #40 Lake, Natural Flavor)
- Butter Pound Cake Pieces (Sugar, Wheat Flour, Egg, Margarine, Corn Starch, Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Salt)
- Skim Milk
- Green Sprinkles (Sugar, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Blue #1, Palm Oil)
- Whey
- Corn Starch
- Mono and Diglycerides
- Natural Flavor
- Cellulose Gum
- Guar Gum
- Annatto (Color)
This product contains the allergens milk, egg, soy, and wheat and is made in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts.
🤔 Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream Where to Buy
Where to get Christmas tree cake ice cream near me? At the time of writing, Little Debbie Christmas tree ice cream is available only at Walmart stores.
You can purchase Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes at most major grocery stores in the US. They are also available seasonally at the Little Debbie store online, as well as on Amazon.
🌡 How to Store Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream
According to FoodSafety.gov ice cream should be eaten within 6 months from purchase. Store ice cream in the freezer (of course). Keep homemade ice cream covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
📋 Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream Calories
There are 240 calories in one serving of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Ice Cream. Here is the nutrition information per 2/3 cup of Christmas tree cakes ice cream (one serving, from the packaging):
- Calories: 240
- Total Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 31g
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Calcium: 8% DV
- Vitamin D: 6% DV
- Iron: 0% DV
- Potassium: 164mg
Little Debbie ice cream is not a good fit for low carb, keto, vegan, dairy free, or gluten free diets. Vegetarians should be aware this sweet treat contains “natural flavors” of an unidentified source.
The precise nutrition information for the copycat recipe depends on the brand of ice cream and amount of sprinkles and icing used. Choose a low carb or low calorie vanilla ice cream for the recipe if they fit your preferences better. Skip the ice creams with heavy whipping cream for a low fat version.
FAQs
Is Christmas tree cake ice cream real?
Yes, Christmas tree cake ice cream is a real product that you can find seasonally at Walmart stores. Be on the lookout for it, as this popular frozen treat tends to sell out fast!
Who makes Christmas Tree Cake ice cream?
Little Debbie Christmas tree cake ice cream is a collaboration between the Little Debbie company (AKA McKee Foods) and Hudsonville ice cream. It is currently sold exclusively at Walmart stores.
Do they still make the Christmas tree cake ice cream?
Yes, they still make Christmas tree ice cream, but if you can’t find it, know that it is a seasonal item. Once this fan-favorite snack sells out, it is gone for the season. Be sure to grab a pint from the shelf for your holiday dessert table when you see it!
Is Little Debbie ice cream permanent?
Little Debbie Christmas tree ice cream debuted in 2021 at Walmart stores, and was wildly popular, selling out quickly. Due to its success, new Little Debbie ice cream flavors became a permanent feature at Walmarts starting in 2022 (source). Check them out in the frozen section!
What are the Little Debbie ice cream flavors?
Aside from Christmas tree ice cream, you can also find ice cream for nutty bars, oatmeal crème pies, Swiss rolls, cosmic brownies, zebra cakes, honey buns, strawberry shortcake rolls, and pumpkin delights.
👩🏻🍳 Other Ice Cream Recipes
Love this no churn ice cream? Here are some other no churn recipes for ice cream desserts to try:
You may also enjoy this Little Debbie Christmas tree cake dip recipe from the Little Debbie website. And I bet this vanilla Swiss roll could be the start of a delicious ice cream copycat if you can’t find Little Debbie ice creams in your area.
Watch How to Make It!
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream (Review and Recipe)
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ Little Debbie Christmas tree cake
- red icing
- green sprinkles
Instructions
- Soften vanilla ice cream on the counter (or briefly in the microwave). You want it easy to stir, but not melted.
- Finely chop half of a Little Debbie Christmas tree cake (¼-½ inch dice). Stir the snack cake into the softened ice cream along with a thick drizzle of red icing and sprinkles.
- Pop the ice cream back in the freezer for a bit if it’s too soft, or serve immediately!
Equipment
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). It’s true that Little Debbie ice creams count as ultra-processed food, and they’re not the most nutritious food choice. Most of us know this, and I won’t spoil the fun with a nutrition-related lecture. When I was a kid, we’d often get Little Debbie snack cakes in our lunch boxes as a treat. Like many, I have a bit of nostalgia attached to the Little Debbie snacks. (FWIW, my favs were the Star Crunch, Oatmeal Crème Pie, and the Pumpkin Delights.) Occasionally treating ourselves to comfort food that brings back happy memories and simpler times is fine, IMVHO. It can even play a role in an overall healthy diet. (An exception is if you must adhere to a strict dietary protocol due to a medical issue, of course.) When I was at the checkout with my Little Debbie ice cream, the lady behind me in line exclaimed that she loves it and thinks it’s so good. If you’re a big fan too, I hope you get a chance to enjoy this special, party worthy holiday treat. Merry Christmas! Nutrition information is for one serving of storebought Christmas tree ice cream to serve as an estimate. The exact nutrition info for this recipe depends on the brand of ice cream and amount of mix-ins you use.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
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