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Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars

Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars, a dessert that perfectly balances richness with natural sweetness. These bars feature a creamy filling made from luscious cream cheese and figs, all nestled in a buttery crust. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, they’re so easy to make that even beginner bakers will shine. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a straightforward baking process, you can impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleaser. Serve them chilled or warm, and elevate your dessert experience with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 80 g brown sugar
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). In a mixing bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, combine dried figs with water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened. Blend until smooth; stir in granulated sugar, lemon juice, cream cheese, vanilla extract, egg, and additional sugar until combined.
  3. Pour the fig filling over the crust and bake for 30 minutes or until set. Cool before slicing into squares.

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