Description
This indulgent dessert layers sweet berries with creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery cake topping. It’s rich, fruity, and unbelievably easy to make — perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries — fresh or frozen)
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow or white cake mix (15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Optional: extra berries or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Assemble Layers:
Spread berries evenly over the bottom of the dish.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the berries (it doesn’t have to be perfect).
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top — do not stir.
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbling around the edges.
Cool & Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or more fresh berries.
Notes
- Frozen berries can be used without thawing; add 5 extra minutes to baking time.
- For extra cheesecake flavor, add ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the cream cheese mixture.
- Try different cake mixes (lemon, vanilla, or strawberry) for flavor variations.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; tastes great cold or reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American