Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with this Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake! This recipe brings together the creamy richness of cheesecake, the fruity burst of strawberries, and a buttery crumb topping—all in one pan. Perfect for quick breakfast treats, easy dinner desserts, healthy snack cravings, or when you need simple food ideas that impress. With minimal prep and no mixer needed, it’s an easy recipe you’ll make again and again. Perfect for potlucks, celebrations, or sweet family moments.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
1 cup whipped cream (optional, for serving)
6 fresh strawberries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, beat 16 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Spread evenly over the crust.
4. Spoon 2 cans of strawberry pie filling over the cheesecake layer and spread to the edges.
5. Sprinkle vanilla cake mix evenly over the strawberry layer. Drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter over the cake mix.
6. Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Cool to room temperature, then chill for 2 hours before serving.
7. Dust with powdered sugar and add whipped cream and fresh strawberries if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, chill the cake before slicing for clean, distinct layers.
You can swap strawberry pie filling for cherry, blueberry, or mixed berries if you’d like.
Sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers on top for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
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