PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CRUMBLE SQUARES

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 (do not clean processor).
• 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 topping sets and bubbles at edges, about 5 minutes.
• Cool completely in pan on rack. Sprinkle crumbs over topping; gently press into topping.
• Cover;chill until cold, about 2 hours.
• Cut into squares.
• *Can be made 2 days ahead.
• ENJOY!