Description
An easy 5-ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake that’s bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, creamy cheesecake pockets, and a buttery golden topping. The ultimate spring dessert idea that comes together with no mixing — just dump, bake, and enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
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21 oz strawberry pie filling (or 2–3 cups fresh strawberries + ¼ cup sugar)
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8 oz cream cheese, cubed or softened
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¾ cup butter, melted or sliced into pats
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
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Fresh strawberries
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Mint sprigs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Dump strawberry pie filling into the dish and spread it out evenly.
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Scatter cream cheese chunks over the filling.
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Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top.
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Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint if desired.
Notes
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Fresh Strawberry Swap: Use 2–3 cups fresh strawberries tossed with ¼ cup sugar if you prefer fresh fruit over pie filling.
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Mascarpone Tip: Substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for an ultra-creamy texture.
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Serving Tip: Delicious warm and gooey or chilled and sliceable.
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Family Tip: Let kids “dump” the ingredients — messy fun makes the best memories!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake dump cake, easy strawberry dessert, 5 ingredient cake, strawberry cream cheese dessert, dump cake recipe, spring dessert idea
