1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. sugar
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. milk

Combine crumbs and butter; mix. Press into a 13 x 9 pan. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and gelatin; stir in milk. Place over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla. Blend in gelatin mixture. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Add pecans, stirring lightly. Pour into crumb-lined pan. Chill at least 8 hours. Serves 12.