Description
This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delightful and effortless dessert that combines luscious strawberry pie filling with a creamy cheesecake layer and a crunchy yellow cake topping. Perfect for gatherings or a simple sweet treat, this recipe requires minimal prep and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can strawberry pie filling (about 21 ounces)
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
- 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 thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake later.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a sweet and fruity base layer.
- Make Cheesecake Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, creating a luscious cheesecake layer.
- Layer Cheesecake Mixture: Pour the creamy cheesecake mixture evenly over the strawberry pie filling, smoothing it out gently to cover the filling beneath.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cheesecake layer, ensuring full coverage for a crunchy topping.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter carefully over the cake mix topping to help it bake into a crisp and golden crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool for several minutes before serving to let the layers set and enhance the dessert’s flavors.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to ensure a smooth cheesecake layer.
- For a tangier cheesecake flavor, use cream cheese with a higher fat content.
- Try adding chopped nuts over the cake mix for added texture.
- This dessert is best served warm but can also be enjoyed chilled.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
