Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
If you love cheesecake and crave the ease of dump-and-bake desserts, this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the best of both worlds. Sweet strawberry filling, creamy cheesecake swirls, and a buttery golden cake topping come together in a dessert that looks impressive—but takes almost no effort.
Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or when you need a last-minute crowd-pleaser, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
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✔️ Only a handful of ingredients
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✔️ No mixing bowls required
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✔️ Creamy cheesecake flavor
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✔️ Perfect balance of fruity and rich
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✔️ Beginner-friendly dessert
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake – Easy Creamy Dessert Recipe
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
- Author: laura
Ingredients
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2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
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1 box yellow or white cake mix
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8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add Strawberry Filling
Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Add Cheesecake Layer
Scatter the cubed cream cheese evenly over the strawberry filling. Drizzle lightly with vanilla if using.
Sprinkle Cake Mix
Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the layers—do not stir.
Add Butter
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
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Top with whipped cream
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Add fresh strawberries
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Dust lightly with powdered sugar
Recipe Variations
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Mixed Berry Dump Cake: Use strawberry-blueberry filling
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Chocolate Twist: Add white chocolate chips
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Crunchy Top: Sprinkle sliced almonds or pecans
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Lemon Strawberry: Add lemon zest to cream cheese
Storage Tips
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
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Reheat in microwave or oven
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Can be frozen for up to 2 months
Quick Recipe Info
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
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Total Time: 55 minutes
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Servings: 10–12
Final Thoughts
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is proof that you don’t need complicated steps to create an unforgettable dessert. Fruity, creamy, and irresistibly buttery, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.