Cherry Chocolate-Brownie Cheesecake

1 box (8oz.) Fudge Brownie Mix
1 Egg
3 TBS Oil
1/2 Cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pieces
3 Packages (8oz. Each) Cream Cheese, at Room Temp
3/4 Cup Sugar
3 Eggs
1 Can (21oz.) Cherry Pie Filling
Thawed Whipped Topping

Preheat oven to: 350°
Coat a 9” Springform pan with cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together Brownie Mix, 1 egg, & oil, until combined.
Stir in Chocolate pieces.
Spread batter in Prepared Pan.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until Brownies are just set (It will not be done at this point!)
    Meanwhile in large bowl, user Electric Mixer on medium speed
    Beat Cream Cheese & Sugar until well combined & smooth.
    Beat in 3 eggs on LOW Speed, just until combined & set aside.
        Carefully spoon ½ can of cherry pie filling into center of brownie,
        Leaving a 2” Brownie Border Along sides of pan
        Dollop Cream Cheese mixture over surface,
           carefully spread to edges of the pan
        Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is set,
           but jiggles when the pan is lightly tapped
        Cool in pan, on a wire rack for 1 hour
        Cover & Chill at least 4 hours before serving
Top Cheesecake with the remaining Cherry Pie filling
& Garnish with Whipped Topping!