This easy dump cake recipe combines the flavors of strawberry cheesecake with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-16 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (18.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- Optional: Graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the Pineapple: Pour the undrained crushed pineapple into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the pineapple.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the strawberry pie filling. Do not mix.
- Distribute Cream Cheese: Scatter the cubes of softened cream cheese evenly over the dry cake mix.
- Pour Melted Butter: Slowly pour the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix. Try to cover as much of the dry mix as possible.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The cream cheese may not fully melt, but it will soften and create delicious pockets.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Optional Garnish: Garnish with graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- For a richer flavor, use a cream cheese flavored cake mix.
- You can substitute other fruit pie fillings, such as blueberry or cherry, for the strawberry.
- If you prefer a more crumbly topping, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the cake mix before adding the butter.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened, this will help it to melt into the cake better.
- Check the cake at the 50 minute mark, and add time as needed. Ovens can vary.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake!