Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printer-friendly)

Tangy lemon meets juicy blueberries and creamy cheesecake in this effortless layered 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 with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Spread fresh or frozen blueberries and blueberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle lemon zest over the top and drizzle with lemon juice.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated 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 create an even layer without fully mixing into the fruit.
05 - Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly 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. Use a spatula to gently spread if needed.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with almost zero effort
  • The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries is absolute perfection
  • Everyone thinks you spent hours making something fancy
02 -
  • Do not overmix the cheesecake layer into the fruit, those distinct layers are what make it so gorgeous
  • The cake mix might look dry before baking, but the butter melts down and creates these incredible crispy pockets
03 -
  • Sprinkle the cake mix by hand instead of pouring from the box to prevent clumping
  • Use a light touch when dropping the cheesecake dollops, you want to see those gorgeous swirls after baking

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