Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter, sliced into thin pats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the fruit: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
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Make cheesecake layer:
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. -
Add cheesecake dollops:
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry filling. Do not spread. -
Add cake mix:
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the entire dish, covering everything. -
Top with butter:
Place butter slices evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible. - Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling around the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving so layers set.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm or chilled
- Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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