Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.