Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake dump cake brings together creamy cheesecake layers and sweet strawberry goodness in one simple dessert. Effortless preparation and irresistible flavor make this treat perfect for quick gatherings or weekend family desserts you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (21 ounces/595 grams) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (15.25 ounces/432 grams) box yellow or white cake mix
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams/4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crushed graham crackers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish by lightly coating a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create the first layer by spreading strawberry pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish, creating a vibrant fruity base.
- Distribute cubed cream cheese evenly over the pie filling, allowing for random pockets of creamy texture throughout the dessert.
- Enhance the flavor profile by gently stirring vanilla extract into the strawberry filling if desired, adding depth to the overall taste.
- Generously sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cream cheese and pie filling, making sure to cover the entire surface completely and evenly.
- Drizzle melted butter across the dry cake mix, ensuring a consistent coating that will help create a crispy, golden top during baking.
- Optional: Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top for an additional layer of crunch and textural contrast.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dump cake to cool and set for 10-15 minutes, which helps stabilize the dessert’s structure.
- Serve warm in individual bowls, optionally topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a generous dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese beforehand at room temperature for smoother distribution and easier mixing throughout the cake.
- Use fresh strawberry pie filling for brighter, more vibrant flavor if available, which enhances overall dessert quality.
- Customize cake mix by selecting white, yellow, or vanilla varieties to complement strawberry’s natural sweetness.
- Experiment with graham cracker alternatives like crushed shortbread or toasted nuts for different textural experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg