Preheat oven to 350°F.

Stir together 3/4 cup of brownie mix (dry), flour, and the butter (melted).

Press in bottom of an ungreased 9 in. springform pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add the remaining brownie mix and whipping cream to cream cheese, and beat until smooth.

Pour over crust in pan.

bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until set.

Run a metal spatula a long side of cheesecake before and after chilling.

Spread pie filling over top of cheesecake.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.