Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delicious, no-fuss dessert made with just 5 simple ingredients. The combination of tart cherries, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery cake topping makes it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a quick family treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling – Provides a tart and fruity base.
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese – Adds a rich and creamy texture.
- 1 box yellow cake mix – White cake mix can also be used.
- ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter – Helps create a crispy, buttery topping.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) – Enhances the flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add cherry pie filling evenly to the dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese over the cherries.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top (do not mix).
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut before baking.
- Prefer a less sweet cake? Use unsweetened cherry filling or reduce the amount of pie filling.
- Want more cheesecake flavor? Use softened block cream cheese instead of whipped.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or almond extract.
- Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free cake mix.
- For a richer texture, replace half of the butter with heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cherry cheesecake dump cake, easy dump cake, cherry cream cheese dessert, 5-ingredient dessert