Description
Indulge in the luscious Creamy Fig and Cream Cheese Bars that are sure to impress at any gathering! These delightful bars blend the natural sweetness of figs with a rich cream cheese layer, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for sharing. Whether it’s a casual picnic or a festive celebration, these bars are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy every moment without stress. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers will find success. Customize them to suit your taste by adding nuts or substituting ingredients as needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Dried Figs (soaked if hard)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or whole wheat for heartier alternative)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (coconut sugar for a twist)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat for best results)
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (sugar substitute for lower-calorie option)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure preferred)
- 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the base, combine soaked dried figs, flour, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter in a mixing bowl until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg (or flax egg) until smooth. Pour over the base layer.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg