Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable Version)
Layers of blueberries, creamy cheesecake, and lemon cake mix create this irresistible dessert ready in under an hour.
# What You 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
# How-To:
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 prepared dish. Sprinkle lemon zest over the top and drizzle with lemon juice.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the blueberry layer. Gently spread to cover most of the surface without fully mixing into the fruit.
05 - Evenly distribute 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 mix is moistened.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
08 - Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get three distinct layers in one dish without any complicated techniques or timing
- The tangy lemon cuts through the sweet blueberry for perfect balance in every bite
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- The cake mix will still look dry in spots after drizzling butter, but it bakes into a beautifully crisp, buttery topping
- Underbaking slightly yields a more pudding-like texture, while extra time gives you a crunchier crust
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- Add extra lemon zest directly into the cheesecake layer if you love bright citrus flavor
- Substitute white or vanilla cake mix if you prefer a more neutral base for the fruit