Dillingers Pralines and Cream Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup English toffee chips (without chocolate)
3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter and press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.

Mix cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla and beat at medium speed until well-blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chips and pour into crust. Swirl top of batter with caramel topping. Cut through batter with knife to create marble effect. Topping will sink into cheesecake. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until done. Cool completely, then refrigerate. Makes 8 servings.