Brownie Cream Cheese Pie

Brownie Cream Cheese Pie

1 pre-made refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce package)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, whipped
3 T. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 (15.1-ounce) package deluxe brownie mix with fudge packet (fudge packet reserved for finishing)
1/4 cup oil
1 T. water

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine vanilla, cream cheese and 1 of the eggs. Beat until smooth. Set aside.

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. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown.