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Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars

Delicious Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars You'll Love

These Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars encapsulate a unique balance of creamy and fruity flavors, perfect for sharing and elevating your dessert game.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Dried Figs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can use white sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold for best texture.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for real vanilla for better flavor.
For Softer Figs
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Pan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in very cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 20x30 cm baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine chopped dried figs with enough water to cover them. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and blend the figs with a splash of lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended fig mixture over the prepared shortbread crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and room-temperature eggs until smooth. Pour this over the fig layer and spread evenly.
  5. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and jiggles slightly.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overworking the crust and ensure the figs are completely softened before blending. Allow bars to cool fully before cutting for clean edges.

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