Description
This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake combines the luscious flavors of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry pie filling topped with a golden yellow cake mix crust. Simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss dessert bakes up moist and delicious in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can strawberry pie filling (approx. 21 ounces)
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (approx. 15.25 ounces)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberry Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful base.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without lumps.
- Spread Cheesecake Layer: Pour and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry pie filling layer in the baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the sprinkled cake mix to help it bake into a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth cheesecake layer.
- You can substitute strawberry pie filling with other flavors like cherry or blueberry if preferred.
- This dump cake is great served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
