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DESSERTS:
BARS
Pumpkin Cheesecake Crumble Squares
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Pumpkin
Cheesecake Crumble Squares |
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A favorite fall
dessert treat...
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CRUST: |
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1
cup |
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flour |
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¾
cup |
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light brown sugar, packed |
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½
tsp |
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salt |
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1
stick |
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chilled unsalted butter, diced |
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1
cup |
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pecan halves (about 4 ounces) |
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¾
cup |
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old
fashioned oats
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FILLING: |
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8
oz |
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package cream cheese, at room
temperature |
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¾
cup |
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canned pure pumpkin |
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½
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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1
large |
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egg |
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1½
tsp |
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ground cinnamon |
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1
tsp |
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ground ginger
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TOPPING: |
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1
cup |
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sour
cream |
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2
Tbs |
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granulated sugar |
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¼
tsp |
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pure
vanilla extract |
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1 |
Prepare
crust: Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously butter
9x9x2" 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 3½ 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 8 minutes. Cool crumbs.
Bake crust until golden, about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven while preparing filling.
Maintain oven temperature. |
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2 |
Prepare
filling: Blend all ingredients in same processor
until smooth. Spread filling over warm crust;
bake until set, dry in center, and beginning to
rise at edges, about 20 minutes. Maintain oven
temperature. |
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Prepare
topping: Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
Spread evenly 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. |
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4 |
Cover; chill
until cold, about 2 hours. |
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Yield: 16 squares |
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Cooking Tips |
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*These may be
prepared up to 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Cut into
squares. |
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Recipe Source |
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Bon Appetit |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
this one's a keeper- would
make it again. "Delicious layers. Nice dessert for
fall."
-Hibbing, MN
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