Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple and delightful dessert combining sweet strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and a crunchy vanilla cake topping. Perfect for any occasion, it requires minimal prep and bakes into a luscious, comforting treat that can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 – 15 ounce cans strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 1 package vanilla or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold, sliced into thin pats
Optional Garnish
- Fresh strawberries, whole or halved, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right baking temperature while you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare Filling: Pour and spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of a 9”x13” baking dish, creating a bright, fruity base layer.
- Mix Cheesecake Layer: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, egg, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, forming the cheesecake filling.
- Assemble Cheesecake Layer: Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling. Gently spread these dollops to create as even a layer as possible, covering the filling partially but not completely smooth.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry vanilla or white cake mix over the cream cheese layer, covering all the dollops and strawberry filling.
- Top with Butter: Slice the cold butter into very thin pats and scatter them across the cake mix surface. Aim to cover as much as possible to help the topping brown and crisp while baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Bake until the topping is golden brown, the center is cooked through, and the strawberry filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Let the dump cake cool slightly or serve warm. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired for extra freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the topping so it melts slowly and creates a tender, crispy crust.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature to make it easier to mix and achieve a smooth cheesecake layer.
- The cake can be served warm or at room temperature; refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently if preferred warm.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives, though texture may vary.
- Adding fresh strawberries on top enhances the flavor and presentation but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
