This ridiculously easy dessert is a total crowd-pleaser! Rich cream cheese, juicy strawberries, and a buttery cake topping come together for a dreamy treat—perfect for laid-back summer nights or potluck showstoppers.
Ingredients
- 2 cans strawberry pie filling (or 4 cups fresh strawberries tossed with ½ cup sugar)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, sliced into thin pats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9×13 baking dish, spread the strawberry pie filling evenly. (If using fresh berries, mix them with sugar first.)
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir.
- Arrange butter slices evenly on top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Quick Info
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Servings: 12
Tip: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
