Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake dump delight brings classic dessert magic to home kitchens with minimal effort. Creamy layers of cheesecake goodness and fresh berries create a simple yet luxurious treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (21 ounces / 595 grams) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into thin pats
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Distribute strawberry pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish, creating an even fruity base.
- Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently dollop the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer in random, scattered clusters.
- Evenly cascade the dry yellow cake mix across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage of the previous layers.
- Strategically place thin butter fragments throughout the cake mix, spacing them to guarantee balanced melting and flavor distribution.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the dessert to rest and slightly cool for 10-15 minutes, enabling the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Select room temperature cream cheese for silky smooth texture without lumps.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version that still maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Gently spread pie filling to create an even base layer preventing uneven baking.
- Sprinkle cake mix carefully to achieve uniform golden-brown topping without clumps.
- Add optional chopped fresh strawberries on top for extra fruity burst and vibrant presentation.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix to make recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Cover with aluminum foil midway through baking if top browns too quickly to prevent burning.
- Refrigerate leftovers in sealed container for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg