Layered strawberry treat (Print)
Creamy layers of strawberry filling, cheesecake mix, and buttery cake mix baked together into a sweet, crowd-pleasing dish.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Base
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Two 15-ounce cans of ready-to-go strawberry pie filling
→ Cheesecake Layer
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1 room-temperature egg (large)
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese
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4 tablespoons of white sugar
→ Topping
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15.25-ounce package of vanilla or white boxed cake mix
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One stick (1/2 cup) of cold salted butter
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Optional: A handful of fresh strawberries to dress it up
# Steps:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Grab a 9×13 pan and keep it simple—no greasing needed!
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Crack open those cans of pie filling and pour them right into your pan. Smooth it out evenly with a spoon so it covers the bottom like a fruity blanket.
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Throw softened cream cheese, sugar, and your egg into a bowl. Beat till it’s nice and creamy—it’s cool if a couple of small lumps stick around. It’ll all come together while baking.
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Drop blobs of the cream cheese goodness across the strawberry layer. Don’t overthink it—just spread slightly with the back of your spoon or leave it looking rustic!
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Grab your box of cake mix and shake the dry powder straight over everything. Spread as evenly as you can, covering up all the cheesecake spots.
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Slice cold butter into slim squares and scatter them all over the top. Try to spread the butter out so it melts evenly across the dry mix while baking.
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Slide your pan into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. It’s ready when the top looks golden-tan, and the berry filling is bubbling at the edges.
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After pulling it out of the oven, give the dish about 10 minutes to settle. Serve warm for gooey layers or keep it in the fridge for a chilled treat. Fancy it up with some fresh strawberries, if you’d like!
# Notes:
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If you’re feeling lazy but still crave dessert magic, this is your go-to. It’s all about layers—juicy strawberries below, a creamy cheesecake middle, and a golden buttery cake topping on top.
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Don’t sweat it if your finished dish has some uneven spots. The dry mix might peek through in areas, but that's part of the charm.
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Save a slice for tomorrow! It gets even yummier as the flavors combine overnight—if you can avoid eating the whole thing in one go.