🍓 Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake: A Sweet Shortcut to Heaven

If you love the flavors of strawberry cheesecake but dread the hours of baking, mixing, and chilling, you're in luck. The Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the perfect shortcut dessert that brings you all the rich, creamy, fruity goodness without the hassle.

It’s called a “dump cake” because, quite literally, you dump the ingredients into a baking dish and let the oven do the magic. No fancy mixers, no delicate crusts, no stress. Just layer, bake, and enjoy.

Let’s walk through this easy, crave-worthy recipe step by step.

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

This recipe uses just a handful of pantry and refrigerator staples:

  • 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (you can also use white or vanilla)

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • Optional: fresh strawberries and whipped cream for garnish

🍰 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Let it preheat while you assemble the ingredients. Also, lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish (you can use butter or non-stick spray).

Step 2: Spread the Strawberry Pie Filling

Dump the entire can of strawberry pie filling into the bottom of the greased dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula so every bite gets a taste of sweet strawberry goodness.

Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Mixture

In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy. You can use a hand mixer or just a whisk if the cream cheese is soft enough.
Spoon or dollop this mixture over the pie filling layer. It doesn’t need to be perfect—those little pockets of creaminess will bake into the fruit beautifully.

Step 4: Add the Dry Cake Mix

Now, sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the entire surface of the pan. Don’t stir—just let it sit on top like a dry blanket. It may look odd, but trust the process.

Step 5: Pour the Butter

Slowly pour the melted butter over the top of the dry cake mix, trying to cover as much surface area as possible. The butter is what will help cook the cake mix and give it that golden, slightly crisp top.

Step 6: Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, and the edges look set.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

Let the dump cake cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving. It’s best enjoyed warm, though it’s also amazing chilled the next day.

Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

💡 Tips and Variations

  • Want a crunch? Add chopped pecans or crushed graham crackers on top before baking.

  • No strawberry filling? Swap it out for cherry, raspberry, or even blueberry pie filling.

  • Cream cheese shortcut: Press thin slices of cream cheese into the filling layer instead of mixing it, for a more marbled look.

  • Make it richer: Use sweetened condensed milk instead of granulated sugar and milk.

🎉 Why You'll Love This Dessert

This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is:

  • Ready in under an hour

  • Great for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight treats

  • Beginner-friendly with zero baking experience needed

  • Bursting with creamy, fruity, buttery flavor in every bite

🧁 Final Thoughts

Whether you're short on time, energy, or baking skills, this dump cake delivers big on taste with minimal effort. It’s proof that sometimes, the best things in life really are the easiest.

So next time you’re craving cheesecake but don’t want the fuss—dump it, bake it, and devour it. 🍓✨