Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert

Ingredients
Crust
1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 stick butter (½ cup) melted
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1 c. powdered sugar
16 oz. whipped topping divided
2 small boxes cheesecake flavored pudding
3 c. milk
1 can Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling
½ c. chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, and melted butter.
Press into a 9×13 inch baking pan; bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 ½ c. whipped topping.