Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable Version)

No-fuss baked layers of strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling and buttery cake for a warm, crowd-pleasing dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Filling

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
02 - 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling

→ Cheesecake Mixture

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake & Topping

06 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
07 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - Spread the fresh or frozen sliced strawberries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon the strawberry pie filling over the top and spread into an even layer.
03 - In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the strawberry filling layer. Do not spread — the dollops will spread naturally during baking.
05 - Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the entire surface. Do not stir or mix into the layers below.
06 - Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible to ensure proper browning and crisping.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown, the cake layer is cooked through, and the cheesecake filling bubbles around the edges.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • This is the dessert you make when you want people to think you spent hours but you were actually watching TV while it baked.
  • The cheesecake layer hides inside like a secret, and every single bite surprises someone at the table.
02 -
  • If you stir the cake mix into the filling, you will end up with a gummy mess instead of that gorgeous crumbly topping.
  • The butter coverage does not need to be perfect, but bare patches will stay powdery and white after baking.
03 -
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the cheesecake mixture, dipping it in warm water between spoonfuls for a smoother finish.
  • Let the dish cool completely before covering and refrigerating, and it reheats beautifully in the microwave the next day.

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