Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake 🍓🍰
This easy, no-fuss dessert combines creamy cheesecake filling, juicy strawberries, and buttery cake mix for a decadent treat that practically makes itself! Perfect for potlucks, weeknight cravings, or when you need a quick dessert fix.
Ingredients
*(Serves 9-12)*
For the Cheesecake Layer:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg
For the Strawberry Layer:
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1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling (or 2 cups fresh strawberries + ¼ cup sugar)
For the Cake Layer:
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1 (15.25 oz) box yellow or white cake mix
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup graham cracker crumbs (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
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Spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Add the Strawberries
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Spoon strawberry pie filling (or sweetened fresh strawberries) over the cheesecake layer.
4. Top with Cake Mix
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Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries.
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Drizzle melted butter over the top, covering as much as possible.
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(Optional) Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs for extra texture.
5. Bake
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving (it will thicken as it cools).
Serving Suggestions
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Top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or extra fresh strawberries.
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Drizzle with strawberry syrup or sweetened condensed milk for extra indulgence.
Tips
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Mix it up: Use blueberry or cherry pie filling instead of strawberries.
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Extra creamy: Add a second layer of cheesecake between the fruit and cake mix.
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Crispy topping: For more texture, mix 1 cup chopped pecans with the cake mix.
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a lazy baker’s dream—minimal effort, maximum deliciousness! 😋🍓