Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable Version)
Tangy lemon meets juicy blueberries and creamy cheesecake in this effortless layered dessert that bakes to golden perfection in under an hour.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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 using an electric mixer or whisk.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the blueberry layer. Gently spread to distribute without fully mixing the layers.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the lemon cake mix over the entire surface, covering completely.
06 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly on top of the cake mix, ensuring most of the dry mix is moistened.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, 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 topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The magic is in the layers that merge in the oven into something that tastes like you spent all day making it
- My sister in law asked for the recipe before she even finished her first slice
02 -
- The center will still look slightly jiggly when you take it out but it continues to set as it cools
- Buttering your baking dish thoroughly makes a huge difference for those crispy edge pieces everyone fights over
03 -
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first or they'll release too much liquid
- Room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake layer prevent lumps and ensure smooth mixing