Cream Cheese Brownie Pie

1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15 oz. pkg)
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened)
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 (15.1 oz) pkg. hot fudge brownie mix (the one with a fudge pouch in it)
1/4 cup oil
2 tbsp. water
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat over to 350.Prepare crust as directed on package for single crust pie, using 9-inch pie pan.

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 egg until smooth.

Reserve fudge packet from brownie mix.

In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, 1 tbsp. water and remaining 2 eggs. Using spoon, beat 50 strokes.

Spread 1/2 cup brownie batter in bottom of crust. Using a spoon, carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Top with remaining brownie mix. Spread evenly.

Sprinkle with pecans.

Bake in preheated over 40-50 minutes until center is puffed and crust is golden brown.If necessary to prevent excessive browning, cover the edge of the crust with strips of aluminum foil after15-20 minutes of baking.

Pie may have cracks on the surface.

In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave fudge packet on high for 30 seconds. Stir in remaining tablespoon of water. Drizzle over top of pie.Cool about 3 hours unitl completely cooled. Store in refrigerator.