Vanilla Chai Cheesecake Bars With Gingersnap Crust | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 16 ounces of softened cream cheese (2 blocks)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups ginger snap cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter (browned)