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Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars

Deliciously rich bars made with figs and cream cheese, perfect for dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried figs chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
Make the Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped figs.
Bake
  1. Spread the cream cheese filling over the base in the baking dish.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be served warm or chilled.

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