Ingredients

  • 1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pkg. Pillsbury thick-n-fudgy hot fudge brownie mix
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for a 9-inch pie. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 egg; beat until smooth. Set aside.
  • Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix for topping. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, 1 tablespoon of the water and 2 eggs. Beat well.
  • Spread half the brownie mixture in the bottom of a crust lined pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over the brownie mixture. Top with remaining brownie mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden.
  • To prevent browning, you may need to place foil around crust.