Serves: 8
Total Calories: 569

1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crust (1 crust)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 (15.1-ounce) package fudge brownie mix with hot fudge swirl
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped pecan

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Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch pie pan according to package directions for ONE-CRUST FILLED PIE.

In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 of the eggs beat until smooth. Set aside.

Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix for topping. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1 tablespoon of the water and remaining 2 eggs beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread 1/2 cup brownie mixture in bottom of crust-lined pan. Spoon and carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Top with remaining brownie mixture spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 350° F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown. If necessary, cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. (Pie may have cracks on surface.)

Place hot fudge from packet in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir in remaining tablespoon water. Drizzle fudge over top of pie. Cool 3 hours or until completely cooled. Store in refrigerator.

HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Add 3 tablespoons flour to dry brownie mix. Bake as directed above.

Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 600 Protein 8g Carbohydrate 60g Fat 36g Sodium 370mg

From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 569
Calories from Fat: 268

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