Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Fig and Cream Cheese Bars You’ll Love to Share, a dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of figs with the rich creaminess of cheese. These bars are not only easy to make but also wonderfully versatile, making them suitable for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a simple afternoon treat. The combination of flavors and textures is bound to impress your friends and family, while the easy preparation allows you to whip them up in no time. With customizable options and make-ahead convenience, these creamy fig treats are destined to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Dried Figs (soaked if hard)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter cubes. Mix until crumbly and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden; let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Chop soaked figs and fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg