Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Bliss elevates dessert expectations with creamy layers of indulgence and luscious berry sweetness. Rich Philadelphia cream cheese mingles with fresh strawberries, creating a dessert that delights palates and promises pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) strawberry pie filling
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of grease.
- Create a vibrant base by spreading the strawberry pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous texture with no lumps.
- Carefully distribute generous spoonfuls of the cream cheese blend over the strawberry filling, aiming for an even, artistic pattern.
- Gently scatter the dry yellow cake mix across the entire surface, making sure to cover all previous layers completely and uniformly.
- Drizzle the melted butter in a controlled, zigzag motion to maximize coverage and enhance the cake’s potential golden, crispy top.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and a slightly crisp exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps set the layers and intensify the flavors.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh, vibrant strawberries just before serving to add a burst of color and fresh fruity essence.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and a silkier texture.
- Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries to enhance the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of the dessert.
- Experiment with gluten-free cake mix for a celiac-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.
- Chill the dessert for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve a more set consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg