PRE-HEAT oven to 350°F. Combine 1-1/4 cups ginger crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter. Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan or 18 regular muffin tins.

BEAT 3 pkg (250 g each) softened* Regular or Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, and mix until just blended. Stir in 1 cup canned pumpkin purée, 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans and a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour into crust.

BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until centre is almost set. For muffins, bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Garnish with Cool Whip Topping, toasted chopped pecans, cinnamon sticks and a dash of nutmeg.