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Fig Cream Cheese Bars

Creamy Fig Cream Cheese Bars for Effortless Entertaining

Indulge in delightful Fig Cream Cheese Bars that are easy to make and perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Dried Figs Natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the base of the crust.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Very cold for best texture.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract for best taste.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice Adds brightness and balance.

Equipment

  • 20x30 cm baking pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare your baking pan by greasing it lightly.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cold unsalted butter in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Press into the greased baking pan.
  3. Soak dried figs in warm water for about 5 minutes, then blend with lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the crust.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Spread over the fig layer.
  5. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until lightly golden and slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then chill overnight before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the crust for a flaky texture. Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for a rich flavor.

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