Pumpkin Cheesecake Crumble Squares

This reicpe comes from bon apetite's 50th anniversary issue. the recipe looks kinda long, but it's very simple and the results are fabulous. i usually share my desert with folks at work, but not these...i kept them all to myself. please try them! you won't be dissapointed!

Steps

For crust:.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Generously butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan.

Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

Using on / off turns , blend first 4 ingredients in processor until coarse meal forms.

Add pecans.

Using on / off turns process until nuts are chopped.

Add oats , process using on / off turns until mixture is moistened but not clumping.

Press 3 1 / 2 cups crumbs onto bottom of prepared square pan.

Transfer remaining crumbs to lined baking sheet.

Bake crumbs on sheet until golden , stirring once , about 12 minutes.

Cool crumbs.

Bake crust until golden about 30 minutes.

Remove from oven while preparing filling.

Maintain oven temperature.

For filling:.

Blend all ingredients in same processor unti smooth.

Spread filling over warm crust.

Bake until set , dry in center , and beginning to rise at edges , about 20 minutes.

Maintain oven temperature.

For topping:.

Mix all ingredients in small bowl.

Spread evernly over hot filling.

Bake until t.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, golden brown sugar, salt, unsalted butter, pecan halves, old fashioned oats, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sour cream, vanilla extract