Caramel-Nut Cheesecake

CARAMEL-NUT CHEESECAKE

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 35 minutes or until center is almost set; cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with remaining nuts and caramel topping. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Makes 16 servings.