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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
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Spread strawberry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange fresh strawberries in a single layer over the pie filling.
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Combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, then gently spread to create an even layer without mixing into the fruit.
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Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the entire surface. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible without leaving dry patches.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
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Allow the dessert to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.