Cream Cheese Brownie Pie

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 1 (15.1 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury Thick n' Fudgy hot fudge swirl deluxe brownie mix
• 1/4 c. oil
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Prepare pie crust as directed on package. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and one of the eggs.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Set aside.
5. Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix.
6. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, one tablespoon water and remaining two eggs.
7. Beat 50 strokes with spoon.
8. Spread 1/2 cup brownie mixture in bottom of pie crust. Spoon and carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Top with remaining brownie mixture.
9. Spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle with pecans.
11. Bake at 350u0b0 for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown.
12. Pie may have cracks on surface. Place hot fudge packet in small bowl.
13. Microwave on High for 30 seconds.
14. Stir in remaining tablespoon water.
15. Drizzle fudge over top of pie.
16. Cool 3 hours or until completely cooled.
17. Store in refrigerator.

crust, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, brownie mix, oil, water, pecans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=11530 (may not work)