Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is my favorite “no-fuss” dessert when I want something warm, creamy, and sweet with almost no effort. Juicy strawberry filling bubbles underneath a soft cheesecake layer, and a buttery cake-mix topping bakes up golden and crisp. It’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or an easy family treat—serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled for a cheesecake-style slice.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz / 595g) strawberry pie filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 430g) vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries for serving
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and milk, then mix until creamy and pourable.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer and gently spread it to cover most of the surface (it doesn’t need to be perfect).
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry cake mix with melted butter and salt. Stir until the mixture looks like buttery crumbs with some small clumps.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cheesecake layer, covering as much as possible without pressing down.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top turns golden and the strawberry filling bubbles around the edges.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes so the layers set. Scoop and serve warm, or chill for cleaner slices.
Notes
For the creamiest cheesecake layer, use fully softened cream cheese and mix until completely smooth. You can swap the strawberry filling for cherry, blueberry, or mixed berry. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, or enjoy chilled for a cheesecake-bar texture. If you want extra crunch, sprinkle 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans over the top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg