Dulce de Leche Swirl Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   HEAT oven to 325ºF.

2. Step 2

   MIX crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

3. Step 3

   BEAT the cream cheese and remaining sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.

4. Step 4

   REMOVE ½ cup cheesecake batter; mix with dulce de leche. Pour remaining batter over crust. Gently drop spoonfuls of caramel mixture over batter; swirl gently with knife.

5. Step 5

   BAKE 1 hour 15 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.