Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Pudding Layer
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cheesecake flavored pudding mix and milk. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until the pudding starts to thicken.
Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 4: Top with Cherry Pie Filling
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pudding layer.
Step 5: Add Final Layer of Whipped Topping
Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the cherry pie filling.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the whipped topping.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
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