Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pie crust as directed on pkg. for one crust filled pie using 9-inch pan. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and one of the eggs; beat until smooth. Set aside. Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix for topping. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, one tablespoon of the water and the remaining two 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, optional.
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