Strawberry Cheesecake Delight (Printable Version)

Layers of strawberry, creamy cheesecake, and buttery cake come together in a simple, indulgent dessert.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 1 can (approximately 425 g) strawberry pie filling with whole berries, no artificial dyes

→ Cream Cheese Layer

02 - 225 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
03 - 100 g white granulated sugar
04 - 2.5 ml pure vanilla extract

→ Cake Topping

05 - 1 box (approx. 432 g) yellow cake mix, without pudding added
06 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh strawberries, sliced, for optional garnish

# Steps:

01 - Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure clean slices.
02 - Evenly distribute the strawberry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring ample berries in each portion.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides to incorporate all ingredients.
04 - Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer and gently spread with the back of a spoon to mostly cover the filling without perfect smoothing.
05 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the entire surface, then gently tap the pan to settle the mix uniformly.
06 - Slowly pour melted butter over the dry cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible. Minor dry spots are acceptable as steam will moisten them during baking.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the strawberry filling bubbles around the sides.
08 - Allow the dessert to cool for at least 15 minutes to set the cream cheese layer. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh sliced strawberries for added brightness.

# Notes:

01 - Butter quality is essential; use unsalted and fresh butter for optimal flavor and crust texture.
02 - Cooling slightly before serving helps in cleaner slices and better cream cheese set-up.
03 - Customize by substituting any fruit pie filling or adding lemon zest to the cream cheese layer for a zesty variation.
04 - Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat gently to maintain topping crispness.

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