Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable)
Luscious layers of tangy lemon, juicy blueberries, and creamy cheesecake topping create this irresistible American 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
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 cover most of the surface without fully mixing into the fruit layer.
05 - Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly over the entire surface, creating a uniform layer.
06 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the dry mix is moistened. The surface will appear uneven and textured.
07 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The center should be set but slightly moist.
08 - Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The magical chemistry that happens when tangy lemon meets sweet blueberry while everything bakes into this custardy-cake hybrid that defies easy explanation
- How something this ridiculously simple can make people think you possess some kind of advanced baking skills
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- The toothpick test doesnt work here—look for golden edges and bubbling fruit instead
- Serving it warm is ideal, but room temperature lets the flavors really meld together beautifully
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- Room temperature cream cheese blends smoother—take it out of the fridge at least an hour before starting
- Pie filling brands vary in sweetness, so taste your blueberries first and add a pinch of sugar if they seem too tart