Description
This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake combines the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberry pie filling with creamy cheesecake and a buttery yellow cake topping. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this dessert is perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat that bakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can strawberry pie filling
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
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a juicy base.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheesecake Layer: Pour the creamy cheesecake mixture evenly over the strawberry pie filling in the dish.
- Add Cake Mix Topping: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cheesecake layer, covering it completely.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to help it bake into a golden, crisp topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and 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
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- For a tangier cheesecake layer, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
