The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe
This Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an easy, decadent dessert combining layers of strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake mixture, and moist yellow cake mix. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you get a rich, crowd-pleasing treat topped with whipped topping and fresh strawberries for a burst of fruity freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Layer
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or whole (optional for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Make the cheesecake mixture. In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Layer the strawberry filling. Evenly spread the two cans of strawberry pie filling on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a fruity base layer.
- Add the cheesecake layer. Spoon and gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, being careful to cover it evenly.
- Apply the dry cake mix. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cheesecake layer, covering the surface completely.
- Pour melted butter. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, ensuring as much surface is covered as possible to help it bake moist and golden.
- Bake the cake. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and chill. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes on a wire rack. For firmer, well-set layers, refrigerate the cake until chilled.
- Top and garnish. Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling if you prefer a different fruit flavor.
- For a thicker cheesecake layer, add an extra 4 oz of cream cheese and adjust sugar accordingly.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries for garnish, frozen or dried berries work well too.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
- This dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To serve, bring the chilled cake to room temperature for about 15 minutes for easier slicing.
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