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Delicious strawberry cheesecake dump cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

A quick and easy dessert that combines sweet fruit and creamy cheese under a crunchy cake top, resembling strawberry cheesecake without the hassle of whipping batter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Any brand should work
  • 1 can cherry pie filling You can substitute with strawberry pie filling
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, use room temperature for easier mixing
  • 0.5 cup butter Melted
  • 1 cup strawberries Sliced
  • 1 cup cheesecake filling Or similar dessert topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement
  • to taste optional powdered sugar For dusting before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the dish.
  4. Mix the cream cheese, strawberries, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cherry filling.
  6. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
  7. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Cover leftovers with foil or plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.