Cherry Chocolate-Brownie Cheesecake

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Step 2
   In a medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, one egg and oil until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces. Spread batter in prepared pan.

3. Step 3
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until brownie is just set. (It will not be completely done at this point.)

4. Step 4
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until well combined and smooth. Add in the eggs on low speed and set the mixture aside.

5. Step 5
   Carefully spoon 1/2 can (1 cup) of pie filling into center of brownie, leaving a 2-inch brownie border along sides of pan.

6. Step 6
   Dollop cream cheese mixture over surface; carefully spread to edges of pan.

7. Step 7
   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set, but jiggles when the pan is lightly tapped.

8. Step 8
   Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

9. Step 9
   Top cheesecake with remaining cherry pie filling. Garnish with whipped topping to serve.