Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars – Alrightwithme
Indulge in the delightful experience of Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars – Alrightwithme, a luscious dessert that’s both simple to prepare and perfect for sharing. These bars showcase the natural sweetness of figs paired with rich cream cheese, creating a dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering or serve as a cozy treat at home. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this scrumptious recipe. Enjoy them as an afternoon snack or a show-stopping dessert after dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Cook dried figs and water over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Blend until smooth with granulated sugar and lemon juice.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy; mix in vanilla, egg, and remaining sugar.
- Pour fig filling over the base, then layer with cream cheese mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes or until set.
- Allow cooling before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg