Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F [180C].

Crust - Melt the butter or margarine, either in a saucepan or in the microwave. Stir in the gingersnap crumbs until well mixed.

Press the mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch [22x22-cm] pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Filling - in a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese and sugar; beat well. Add the eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Add the rest of the ingredients; mix well.

Pour the filling mixture carefully into the prepared crust.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until firm. Chill.

Decorate with shipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.

Serves 12.

have no connection with this company.)

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.