Description
Sweet Southern strawberry cheesecake dump cake delivers pure dessert magic in one effortless pan. Creamy cheesecake layers mingle with ripe strawberries and buttery cake crumbles, creating a simple yet irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping/Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold
- Fresh strawberries (whole or halved), for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Create the first layer by spreading strawberry pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Whisk cream cheese with egg and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently place cream cheese mixture over strawberry filling, carefully distributing to create an even layer.
- Generously scatter dry cake mix across the cream cheese surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slice cold butter into delicate, thin pieces and strategically arrange over the cake mix, aiming to maximize surface coverage for a crisp, golden topping.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling strawberry filling.
- Remove from oven and allow the dessert to cool slightly, permitting the layers to settle and flavors to meld.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh, vibrant strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels in cream cheese mixture for different taste preferences.
- Opt for gluten-free cake mix to make the dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Experiment with alternative fruit fillings like blueberry or raspberry for varied flavor profiles.
- Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts like almonds or pecans on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg