The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
A deliciously layered dessert combining strawberry pie filling, cream cheese, and yellow cake mix, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cans strawberry pie filling 21 oz each
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping 8 oz, thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries halved or whole, optional for garnish
- powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon and gently spread the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly on top and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Let cool for 30 minutes. Chill for firmer layers if desired.
- Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a firmer texture, refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving. Fresh strawberries add a lovely pop of color and freshness to the dish.