2 c Skor English toffee bits (From two 8-oz bags) .
1/2 c sugar .
2 tbsps sugar .
2 large eggs .
Topping .
1 1/4 c chocolate graham crackers, finely sliced (18 squares) .
1/4 c butter or margarine, Melted .
2 tbsps whipping cream
Directions
Step #1 Preheat Oven to 300ºF.
Step #2 In a medium bowl mix crumbs, 2 tbsps sugar & the butter.
Step #3 In ungreased 9" springform pan, press crumb mixture in bottom & 1 to 1 1/2 inches up the side.
Step #4 In large bowl beat cream cheese, 1/2 c sugar & the vanilla with mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Step #5 Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
Step #6 Reserve 2 tbsps of the toffee bits for garnish; carefully stir remaining toffee bits into cream cheese mixture.
Step #7 Pour mixture into crust.
Step #8 Bake 50 to 60 mins or until set.
Step #9 Turn off oven; leave door open 4 inches.
Step #10 Cool cheesecake in oven for 30 mins.
Step #11 Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack.
Step #12 Without releasing or removing side of pan, remove metal spatula carefully along side of cheesecake to loosen.
Step #13 Cool 30 mins.
Step #14 Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen again.
Step #15 Refrigerate uncovered until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hrs.
Step #16 In a small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips & whipping cream uncovered on high 20-30 seconds or until chips are melted & can be stirred smooth.
Step #17 Cool 5 mins.
Step #18 Spread topping evenly over top of cheesecake.
Step #19 Sprinkle top reserved 2 tbsps toffee bits around outer edge.
Step #20 Refrigerate until topping is set, about 15 mins.