Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printer-friendly)

Tangy lemon and sweet blueberries layered with creamy cheesecake in this simple, comforting 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Spread fresh or frozen blueberries and blueberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle lemon zest over the surface and drizzle with lemon juice.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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 - Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly over the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage of the cheesecake layer.
06 - Drizzle melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible to moisten the dry mix.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown and the edges are bubbling with fruit filling.
08 - Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The magic happens in layers, with tangy cheesecake swirled into sweet blueberries and topped with buttery golden cake crunch
  • Its the kind of dessert that looks impressive but requires zero technique and almost zero active time
02 -
  • Do not overmix the cheesecake layer into the fruit or youll lose those distinct beautiful layers
  • The cake top will look dry before baking, but trust the process as the butter creates this incredible crunchy crust
03 -
  • Use a light-colored baking dish so you can really see when those edges start bubbling and turning golden
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the cheesecake layer

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