Description
Savor rich fig & cream cheese bars that perfectly meet sweet cravings. These decadent treats are a must-try for dessert lovers! (152 chars)
1 cup dried figs, chopped
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Milk or cream, for drizzling
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar together until smooth.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently.
Fold in the chopped figs, distributing them evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Once cooled, cut into squares and drizzle with milk or cream if desired.
Notes
A delightful blend of creamy sweetness from cream cheese and rich, caramel notes of figs. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
Keywords: Fig Bars, Cream Cheese Bars, Dessert Recipes, Sweet Treats
