Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9 inch springform 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 for 55 min. or until center is almost set.
Cool cheesecake on wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before serving.