Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base and Filling

01 - 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - 1 box (approximately 9 sheets) graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
07 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
08 - Optional: Sprinkles for garnish

→ Additional

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Arrange the sliced strawberries in the baking dish. Sprinkle granulated sugar over them to draw out the juices.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
04 - Evenly pour the cheesecake mixture over the strawberries in the baking dish, covering them completely.
05 - Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor, blender, or rolling pin.
06 - Spread the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the cheesecake layer to form a crust.
07 - Evenly drizzle the melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs to help create a golden, crunchy topping.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
09 - Allow the dish to cool completely on a wire rack before chilling.
10 - Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight for the best texture and easy slicing.
11 - Add festive sprinkles or garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream before serving, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For easier slicing, ensure the dessert is fully chilled before serving.