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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert made with layers of sweet strawberry pie filling, a creamy cheesecake-like middle, and a golden cake topping. It’s perfect for potlucks, weeknight treats, or anytime you need an easy dessert with minimal prep. The combination of tart strawberries and smooth cream cheese creates a balanced, indulgent flavor that’s hard to resist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans strawberry pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 package vanilla or white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup salted butter cold, sliced into thin pats
  • fresh strawberries whole or halved, for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread the strawberry filling from both cans in the bottom of a 9”x13” baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg, and granulated sugar until creamy and combined.
  4. Scoop dollops of the cream cheese mixture across the surface of the strawberry filling. Try to spread the cream cheese a little bit so that the surface of the dump cake is as even as possible.
  5. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the strawberry and cream cheese layers.
  6. Slice very thin pats of butter and spread over the entire top of the dry cake mix. Cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
  7. Bake about 40–45 minutes until the topping is browned, even in the center, and the strawberry filling is bubbling up from the bottom.
  8. Serve warm or cooled. Optionally garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the strawberry pie filling with cherry or blueberry for a variation.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.