Make pudding as directed & let cool.

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cool whip, sugar, and vanilla.

Take a clear large bowl (preferably glass), then layer using 1/4 of each item in this order & repeat until finished- brownie, cheesecake, cherries, oreos,& nuts.

When you get to rim of bowl with cheesecake being last layer, finish off with small amount of cherries in middle of trifle & sprinkle with rest of nuts.