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Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make dessert combining the flavors of strawberry and cheesecake in a moist poke cake form.


Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • Strawberry syrup or glaze (optional, for topping)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  3. In a bowl, mix the strawberry gelatin with 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
  4. Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure it goes into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and spread over the chilled cake.
  7. Top with chopped fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry syrup or glaze if desired.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 more hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use a fork to poke smaller holes for a more even distribution of gelatin.
  • You can use flavored whipped topping for extra strawberry flavor.
  • Best served cold for a refreshing dessert.