Cream Cheese Brownie Pie

Description
Dessert Recipes by South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 1 Pillsbury® Refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz. pkg.), softened
 * 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
 * 3 tablespoons sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 3 eggs
 * 1 pkg. Pillsbury® Thick 'n Fudgy Hot Fudge Swirl Deluxe Brownie Mix
 * ¼ cup oil
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Prepare pie crust as directed on package.
 * 3) In bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1 egg.
 * 4) Beat until smooth. Set aside.
 * 5) Reserve hot fudge packet for topping.
 * 6) In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1 tablespoon of the water and remaining 2 eggs.
 * 7) Beat 50 strokes with spoon.
 * 8) Spread ½ cup brownie mixture in bottom of crust-line pan.
 * 9) Spoon and spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer.
 * 10) Top with remaining brownie mixture; spread evenly.
 * 11) Sprinkle with pecans.
 * 12) Bake 350°F for 40 – 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown.
 * 13) Place hot fudge from packet in small microwave-safe bowl.
 * 14) Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
 * 15) Stir in remaining tablespoon water.
 * 16) Drizzle fudge over top of pie.
 * 17) Cool 3 hours or until completely cooled.
 * 18) Store in refrigerator.