Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable)

Tangy lemon, juicy blueberries, and creamy cheesecake layers come together in this simple dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
02 - 1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Cheesecake Layer

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake Layer

09 - 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Spread fresh or frozen blueberries and blueberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the blueberry layer. Gently spread to create an even layer without fully mixing into the fruit.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the lemon cake mix over the entire surface, covering the cheesecake layer completely.
06 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the dry surface is moistened.
07 - Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and edges are bubbling.
08 - Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cheesecake layer transforms an ordinary dump cake into something dreamy and decadent
  • You get three distinct layers of flavor with almost zero effort
  • Its virtually impossible to mess up, making it perfect for nervous bakers
02 -
  • The cake layer will still have some dry powdery spots even after baking—this is completely normal
  • Room temperature cream cheese is essential for a smooth cheesecake layer
  • Serving it warm is ideal, but it also tastes fantastic at room temperature
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake layer to avoid any lumps
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking

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