Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Add chopped fresh strawberries on top (optional for extra flavor).
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the entire surface (do not mix).
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Lightly drizzle milk across the top to help moisten the mix.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly around the edges.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.