Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. With their creamy texture and rich flavor, these bars combine the natural sweetness of dried figs with smooth cream cheese to create an irresistible treat that’s easy to make and share. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this gourmet dessert that’s ideal for gatherings, picnics, or cozy evenings at home. Whether served warm or chilled, these bars offer a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g brown sugar
- 90 g cold unsalted butter
- 400 g dried figs
- 1 cup water
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 170 g cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 40 g sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a greased baking dish.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- For the filling, simmer figs with water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Blend until smooth.
- Beat cream cheese with vanilla extract, egg, and additional sugar until smooth.
- Spread fig mixture over crust; pour cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for another 15–20 minutes until set. Cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg