Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe

This Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe is a crowd pleaser and an easy recipe to make for potlucks, backyard bbq’s and holidays.

Try my strawberry cream cheese dump cake and caramel apple dump cake next!

What you’ll love about this recipe:


  • Perfect for potlucks and holidays. This crowd-pleasing dessert is easy to transport, serves a group, and always disappears fast.
  • Only 5 minutes of prep. Just layer the ingredients in a baking dish and let the oven do the work.
  • Simple pantry ingredients. Made with cake mix, cherry pie filling, and cheesecake flavor for an easy dessert everyone loves.

Ingredients for Cherry Cheese Dump Cake

Labelled ingredients for cherry dump cake on marble board.
  • 2 cans (540mL each) cherry pie filling 
  • 1 (15.25oz.) yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 (227g) tub whipped cream cheese 
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Step by Step Instructions

Cherry pie filling spread in a 9x13-inch baking dish with spatula resting on the baking dish.
Dollops of cream cheese are added to the top of the cherry pie filing.

STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO – You will need a 9×13-inch baking dish for this recipe.

STEP THREE – Spray the bottom of the pan with non-stick cooking spray.

STEP FOUR – In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread out two cans of cherry pie filling. Try to spread out the filling as evenly as possible.

Cherry pie filling and whipped cream cheese is swirled in baking dish.

STEP FIVE – Drop dollops of the whipped cream cheese on top of the pie filling. This doesn’t have to be perfect even as you will be swirling it around in the next step, but try and space them out somewhat evenly. (I used a cookie scoop which made it quick and easy).

STEP SIX – Next, take a knife and give the cream cheese and cherry mixture a gentle swirl so that the cream cheese is not sitting entirely on top of the cherries.

Cake mix and butter mixture in mixing bowl.
Cake mix and butter mixture is spread on top of cherry pie filling in baking dish.

STEP SEVEN – In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and dry cake mix. Mix with clean hands, or use a pastry blender. Mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.

STEP EIGHT – Evenly sprinkle the cake mix and butter mixture over top of the cherry and cream cheese layer.

STEP NINE – Bake in 350°F oven for 50 to 55 minutes until golden brown and edges are bubbly.

STEP TEN – Serve plain or with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cherry cheesecake dump cake on white plate with spoon.

Storage Intructions

Cover with plastic wrap, or carefully transfer to airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.

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Cherry cheesecake dump cake on white plate with spoon.

Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Delicious with a cup of coffee, this Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe is a crowd pleaser and an easy recipe to make for family gatherings. 


Ingredients

2 cans (540mL each) cherry pie filling

1 (15.25oz.) yellow or white cake mix

1 (227g) tub whipped cream cheese

1/2 cup melted butter


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  2. Spray the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Spread two cans of cherry pie filing into the bottom of the 9×13-inch baking dish.  Spread out evenly with a spatula.
  4. Drop dollops of the whipped cream cheese on top of the pie filling.  This doesn’t have to be perfectly even since you will be swirling with a knife in the next step. Using a cookie scoops make this step quick and easy.
  5. Next, take a knife and give the cream cheese and cherry pie filling a gentle swirl so that the cream cheese is not sitting on top of the pie filling. 
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combined melted butter and dry cake mix.  Mix with clean hands or use a pastry blender.  Mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the cake mix and butter mixture over top of the cherry and cream cheese layer. 
  8. Bake in 350°F oven for 50 to 55 minutes until light golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
  9. Serve plain or with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Notes

Storage – Cover with plastic wrap, or carefully transfer to airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 generous helping
  • Calories: 237
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 42.3 mg
  • Fat: 10.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
  • Trans Fat:
  • Carbohydrates: 35.5 g
  • Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg

16 Comments

  1. I’ve made this Cherry Creamcheese cake many times my family love it.
    Today I made it for Easter!! I swapped out the cherry pie filling for 3 cans of strawberry pie filling and it is bliss; yes, the fat lady did sing.
    The next time I am going to try pineapple filling.

  2. I made it today, glad I checked my oven before cook time was up, it browned very quickly at about 35 minutes. Delicious.

  3. I made this and was great. I made one change, I used 1 can of crushed pineapple & 1 can of cherry. Everything else was the same. Turned out great. Oh church has several folks that wait around talking and I try to make a different dump cake every Sunday. Great fellowship, A cup of coffee and a bowl of dump cake.

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