Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
The Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an easy, no-bake layered dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and a soft cake mix topping. Perfect for quick preparation, this luscious treat is versatile, kid-friendly, and elegant for any occasion, requiring just simple assembly and chilling.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free cake mix)
Cheesecake Filling
- Cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Whipped topping (8 oz, thawed)
Fruit Layer
- Fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced (4 cups)
Topping
- Yellow cake mix (1 box, about 15.25 oz)
- Butter, melted (1/2 cup or 1 stick)
- Prepare the Creamy Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in whipped topping to create a light and fluffy cheesecake base.
- Layer the Strawberries: Evenly spread rinsed and sliced fresh strawberries over the cheesecake filling, allowing their juices to mingle with the creamy layer.
- Add the Cake Mix Topping: Sprinkle a generous layer of yellow cake mix over the strawberries to provide a soft, sweet crust texture.
- Drizzle Melted Butter: Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer to help the topping brown lightly and add rich flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dump cake for at least 2 hours or overnight to let layers set properly. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth, lump-free filling.
- Choose ripe, juicy strawberries for best flavor and color.
- Don’t skip chilling time; it enhances flavor and texture.
- Melt butter slowly over low heat to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Use fresh whipped topping for a light, airy filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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