Whip up a batch of these Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake truffles. They are a no-bake truffle that is made with Little Debbie tree cakes, cream cheese, and dipped in almond bark, and decorated with sanding sugar. The perfect truffle to make and serve up this Christmas season.

cake truffles on a plate with one that has a bite taken out of it

If you are obsessed with Little Debbie Christmas cakes like we are, this dessert is a must-make. It is full of the sweet vanilla cake flavor with the creamy filling and of course a white chocolate hard shell.

Also, check out my Little Debbie’s Christmas tree cake cheesecake. This is a homemade baked cheesecake that is full of the Little Debbie cakes, and frosted and decorated like a classic tree cake!

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles On table with a christmas tree cake behind it

Check out our white chocolate peanut butter snowballs, red velvet truffles, or even these rich and creamy Kahlua truffles. All are no-bake desserts perfect for the Christmas season.

bite taken out of Little Debbie cake pops

Reasons To Make These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Truffles

Easy no-bake truffle that uses just a few simple ingredients.
The Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes are a viral no-bake treat you can buy at the store that sells out fast every year.
Kids and adults will love these bite-size balls.
A bite-sized delight that will be the star of the party. Whip these up for bake sales, and holiday gatherings, pack in dessert trays for gifting, etc.

Ingredients You Will Need

Christmas Tree Cakes – Find these at the grocery store by all the Little Debbie Snacks. These are vanilla snack cakes with that velvety cream filling and white chocolate coating.

White Chocolate – White chocolate candy melts or almond bark can be used for dipping these mini balls in to create that nice hard coating.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles in bowl with bite taken out of it

Red Food Coloring – You will use food coloring to add to some of the chocolate to use for piping on top to decorate. Or you can opt for candy melts that are red in color.

Cream Cheese – Softened or room temperature cream cheese is what you will use to help create that creamy texture for these cakes that hold shape in balls.

Sanding Sugar – Green sanding sugar is the classic way to decorate these bite-size truffles.

cream cheese and cakes in a bowl for cake truffles

Tips For Making

Prepare a Baking Sheet Or Tray

Line your baking sheet or tray with parchment paper before you start working. You want a nonstick surface to place the truffles on so they don’t stick to a pan. This is good to have when you place balls before you dip them in chocolate and after dipping them in chocolate.

Crumble Cakes

Work at crumbling cakes to make sure there are not any huge chunks. This is important so it mixes well with the cream cheese and you get a consistent flavor.

snack cakes in a container with a mini cupcake liner on them

Cookie Scoop

Reach for a cookie scoop for when you go to form the Little Debbie Christmas tree cake truffles. That way you get an evenly shaped ball that is all the same size. This is handy and offers a stunning presentation value.

Melting Chocolate

Follow how to melt chocolate on the package. You can use a double boiler or microwave. Just watch so you don’t overheat the chocolate in the microwave and burn it. Also, make sure to stir often or it will burn.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles in a bowl with a bite taken out of one

Freezing Truffles

You can refrigerate or freeze truffles once they are shaped into their balls. This is going to help ensure that when you dip in the hot melted chocolate they do not instantly fall apart. It will also help the chocolate to firm up faster.

Shake Off Excess Chocolate

Once you dip your balls in the chocolate, tap off the excess chocolate before you place the ball on the lined tray. This is needed to help prevent the chocolate from pooling up around each of the truffles.

truffle with a bite taken out and sprinkles around it

Decorating

Add your colored chocolate into a piping bag or sealed Ziploc bag. Then cut the tip off and use for adding the drizzles of red over the top of each of the truffles. You will also want to add the sprinkles to the Christmas tree cake truffles while the chocolate is still wet. Otherwise, it will not stick.

Storing

Simply refrigerate any of the Christmas tree cake truffles that you do not eat right away. They will be stored in a sealed container for around 5-7 days. Make sure if you stack place a layer of wax paper between the layers. This will help prevent them from sticking.

Freeze any of the truffles you would like to save. Freeze for 3-6 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight. Or eat them straight from the freezer for a frozen treat.

FAQs

Can I use different types of chocolate for coating?

Feel free to use whatever type of chocolate you would like. If you use chocolate chips add a tablespoon of coconut oil to help the chocolate set up and harden. Or you can temper the chocolate.

What kind of decorations can I use to make the truffles look more festive?

Use edible glitter, crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or whatever you would like. I used red chocolate and sugar to match the Christmas tree cake design. But feel free to experiment.

little debbie xmas tree cake bite with a bite taken out of it

Can I customize the flavor of the truffles?

You can use chocolate cakes instead of vanilla. Or add in some almond extract, or even a fruity extract to help enhance the flavors of the cake truffle batter.