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Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
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Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the base of the prepared baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Distribute spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture across the surface of the strawberry layer and gently spread without disturbing the base.
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Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over both the cream cheese and strawberry layers. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the surface is covered.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.