Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

This is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert with layers of strawberry filling, creamy cheesecake, and buttery cake topping. No mixing bowls required!

Ingredients

• 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened & cubed
• 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Optional toppings: fresh strawberries, whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in the dish.
4. Scatter cream cheese cubes evenly over the filling.
5. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top (do not mix).
6. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
7. Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
8. Cool slightly before serving.

Tips for Best Results

• Use a fork to gently spread butter into dry spots.
• For extra cheesecake flavor, mix cream cheese with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla before adding.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled for firmer slices.

Variations

• Swap strawberry for cherry or blueberry pie filling
• Add sliced almonds or graham cracker crumbs on top
• Use lemon cake mix for a bright twist

Want a sugar-free/diabetic-friendly, slow cooker, or air fryer version? 🍰🍓