Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is so creamy and delicious! The strawberries and cream cheese blend perfectly, while the cake mix and butter create an irresistible crispy topping.
EASY DESSERT MAGIC WITH MINIMAL EFFORT
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the perfect way to make a show-stopping dessert with barely any work! This recipe is wonderfully simple, using just a handful of ingredients with minimal prep time, while your oven handles the hard part. You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to enjoy this heavenly combination of strawberries and cream cheese!
This dessert makes me think of fresh strawberries and cream, but with a delightful crispy topping that adds the perfect contrast. The whipped cream cheese layer turns out incredibly light and fluffy, melding beautifully with the sweet strawberry base. And that buttery cake mix topping? It bakes up golden and crisp – absolutely irresistible!
I know some recipes have you just “dump” everything in without mixing (hence the name!), but taking just a minute to beat the cream cheese with egg and sugar creates a much more luxurious cheesecake texture. Trust me, this tiny bit of extra effort makes a world of difference in the final result!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I use different berries instead of strawberries? Absolutely! This versatile recipe works wonderfully with raspberry, blackberry, cherry, or blueberry pie filling too. Choose your favorite or mix and match for something unique.
My cake topping has some dry spots – what happened? This is pretty common with dump cakes and nothing to worry about! It happens when some areas of cake mix don’t get enough butter coverage. Make sure your butter is very cold so you can slice it super thin, and try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible. Alternatively, you can melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over the entire surface for more consistent coverage.
What type of cake mix works best? I’ve found that white, yellow, or vanilla cake mix all work beautifully. For a more intense strawberry flavor, try strawberry cake mix! Chocolate cake mix creates an amazing chocolate-covered-strawberry vibe that’s simply divine.
How do I know when it’s done baking? Look for two key signs: the topping should be beautifully golden brown (even in the middle), and you’ll see the strawberry filling bubbling up around the edges. The total baking time is usually around 40-45 minutes, but visual cues are more reliable than timing.
Can I make this ahead for a party? You bet! This dump cake actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld. You can make it up to 3 days ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. It’s delicious served cold or warmed up just a bit.
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