Description
This Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple yet decadent dessert that combines creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and buttery cake in one easy-to-make dish. With no mixing required, this easy dump cake recipe is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a quick treat at home. Minimal effort, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- Strawberry pie filling
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Yellow or white cake mix
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering all areas.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Fruit Variations: Swap strawberry pie filling for cherry, blueberry, or peach.
- Chocolate Lover’s Twist: Use chocolate cake mix for a strawberry-chocolate combination.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or almonds on top before baking.
- Lighter Version: Use reduced-fat cream cheese and light sweetened condensed milk.
- Extra Cheesecake Flavor: Swirl in extra cream cheese chunks for a richer texture.