Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Ingredients

• 2 (21 oz) cans strawberry pie filling
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Layer the Pie Filling:
   • Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the pie filling and gently swirl it with a knife.
4. Add the Cake Mix:
   • Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pie filling and cream cheese layer.
5. Add the Butter and Optional Topping:
   • Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, making sure to cover as much as possible.
   • If using almonds, sprinkle them evenly over the top.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

This quick and easy dessert is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or weeknight treats.