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Fig And Cream Cheese Bars

Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars Recipe You’ll Make Every Fall

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These Fig and Cream Cheese Bars combine buttery crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious fig topping for the perfect fall dessert. Whether you use fresh, frozen, or preserved figs, each bite delivers the cozy sweetness of autumn balanced with tangy cream cheese. Elegant enough for special occasions yet easy to make for everyday indulgence — these bars are the ultimate seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
  • ⅓ cup (75g) melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one lemon

For the Fig Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups chopped figs (fresh, frozen, or preserved)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Make the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Incorporate eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and zest until just combined.
  3. Cook the fig topping: In a small saucepan, combine figs, honey, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft and thickened. Add cornstarch slurry if needed and cool slightly.
  4. Assemble: Spread cheesecake mixture over crust. Spoon fig topping on top and swirl gently for a marbled look.
  5. Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve: Slice into bars and garnish with fresh fig slices before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth, creamy filling.
  • Don’t overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
  • Allow bars to chill before cutting for clean slices.
  • Fresh, frozen, or preserved figs all work — just drain frozen figs well.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Fall Recipes, Cheesecake Bars
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Fig and Cream Cheese Bars, Fig Dessert Recipes, Fall Cheesecake Bars, Fresh Fig Dessert, Cream Cheese Fig Bars, Fig Preserves Dessert, Cheesecake Bar Recipe

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