Description
Juicy strawberries are baked with pockets of tangy cream cheese under a golden, buttery cake topping. The result is a luscious, almost cobbler-like dessert that’s perfect for celebrations, brunches, or anytime you want a creamy fruit treat.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
8 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
1 box yellow or white cake mix (15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Fruit Layer: Spread strawberries evenly in the dish.
Add Cream Cheese: Scatter cream cheese cubes evenly over the strawberries.
Cake Layer: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit and cream cheese. Do not stir.
Top with Butter: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix and add vanilla extract.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Cool & Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries can be used without thawing; slightly increase baking time.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon over the strawberries before adding cream cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2–3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American