heat oven to 325°f.

Mix graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar and butter; press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Beat creamcheese, 1cup of sugar and vanilla with mixer unilt well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each egg. Untill blended then pour over crust.

Bake 55min or until center is almost set. loosen cake from rim of pan; cool befor removing rim. refrigerate for 4hours.

*reduce oven temp to 300°f if u use a dark nonstick springform pan