Cherry Fudge Brownie Cheesecake

1 package Betty Crocker supreme fudge brownie mix
    (with can of chocolate syrup)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix 1 1/2 cups of the brownie mix (dry) and the butter thoroughly. Press into an ungreased square pan.

Beat cream cheese in large bowl on medium speed, scraping bowl often until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining brownie mix, whipping cream and chocolate flavor syrup. Beat on medium speed about 5 minutes. Pour over crust in pan. Bake until set (35 to 40 minutes). Cool and spread pie filling over cheesecake. Refrigerate until chilled.