1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. cheese cake mix
1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
3 tbsp. sugar
1 #2 can (2 c.) cherry pie filling
1/4 c. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. (1/4 env.) unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. cold water

Combine graham cracker crumbs from cheese cake package, pecans and sugar; blend in melted butter. Press firmly onto bottom of a buttered 8 inch springform pan or cake pan with removable bottom. Chill.

Prepare cheese cake filling according to package directions; pour into graham cracker crust. Chill. Soften gelatin in cold water; dissolve over hot water. Stir into cherry pie filling and spoon mixture over cheese cake. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Makes 7-8 servings.