Description
A warm, gooey, no-fuss dessert made by layering strawberry pie filling, cream cheese, cake mix, and butter—baked into a rich, fruity, cheesecake-like treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Dot the cream cheese cubes over the filling.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of it is moistened.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla for a sweeter cheesecake layer.
- Use strawberry cake mix for extra berry flavor.
- Try cherry or strawberry-pineapple combos for variation.
- Fresh berries work best as a garnish rather than a substitute for pie filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
