Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Layer the ingredients (no mixing!):

Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Scatter cubes of cream cheese over the top of the filling.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over everything.

Pour the melted butter over the top as evenly as possible to moisten the cake mix.

(Optional) Add a few drops of vanilla extract over the top for extra flavor.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.

Cool slightly before serving. It’s great warm, room temp, or chilled.

Serving Suggestions:

Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Garnish with fresh strawberries or a dusting of powdered sugar

Drizzle with white chocolate or a little strawberry syrup

Tips & Variations:

Extra cheesecake vibes: Mix the cream cheese with a bit of sugar and vanilla before layering for a creamier texture.

Make it richer: Add a second can of pie filling for more fruit.

Different fruit: Swap strawberry for cherry, blueberry, or raspberry pie filling.