Strawberry cheesecake treat (Print Version)
An easy dessert with layers of strawberry filling, creamy cheesecake, and buttery cake mix that bakes up into a crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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Two 15-ounce cans of strawberry pie filling
→ Cheesecake Middle
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8 oz block of cream cheese, room temperature
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1 big egg
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1/4 cup white sugar
→ Top Layer
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One 15.25 oz box of plain white or vanilla cake mix
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Half cup of chilled salted butter
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Optional: Extra fresh strawberries for decoration
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Grab a 9×13 inch dish - leave it ungreased for easy cleanup!
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Dump your pie filling from both cans into the dish. Use a spoon to spread it all around neatly—this layer's the sweet, fruity base.
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In a bowl, toss together the softened cream cheese, egg, and the sugar. Beat or whisk till it's creamy. A little bumpiness is no big deal—it's gonna taste great.
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Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture across the strawberry layer. Spread them gently, but don't worry about being precise or fully covering it.
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Pour the box of cake mix straight over everything. Shake to spread it evenly. The magic happens in the oven!
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Slice up your cold butter into thin bits. Place them all over the cake mix, spacing them so most of the surface is covered. As it bakes, the butter will melt into the mix.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Look for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges where the strawberry peeks out. Your kitchen's about to smell incredible.
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Leave it to settle for 10 minutes once out of the oven. Spoon it warm for that gooey vibe or chill it for later. Fancy? Add fresh berries on top!
# Helpful Notes:
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This dessert tastes like you worked all day, but it’s super simple. With layers of jammy fruit, silky cheesecake, and a buttery bread topping, it's love at first bite!
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The final look might be uneven or homemade, but that’s its charm. Patches of bubbling strawberries and golden cake are exactly what you’re after.
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It tastes even better on day two when the flavors have time to settle. If you can keep your hands off it, that is!