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Top down view of a rectangular white ceramic baking dish filled with Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake showing whole cooked strawberries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake: The Easiest 5-Ingredient Dessert

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake features a glossy red strawberry filling, whole stewed berries, and creamy baked cheesecake dollops topped with a buttery, golden-brown yellow cake mix crumble. The perfect effortless 5-ingredient dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cans (21 oz / 595g) Strawberry Pie Filling Look for extra fruit varieties
  • 1 cup (150g) Fresh Strawberries Hulled and left whole for stewing
  • 8 oz (225g) Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) Yellow Cake Mix Dry mix, do not prepare per box instructions
  • 3/4 cup (170g) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Fresh Strawberries Sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 White Ceramic Baking Dish
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer
  • 1 Offset spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 white ceramic baking dish.
  2. Spread the strawberry pie filling and the whole fresh strawberries into the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
Assembly
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops over the strawberry base.
  2. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top, then drizzle the melted butter across the entire surface to cover any dry spots.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the strawberry sauce is bubbling through the gaps and the crust is a deep golden-brown.
  2. Let rest for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh bright red strawberry halves before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest dollops.
Don't stir the layers together; the 'dump' method relies on the butter soaking through the cake mix into the fruit.