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Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars

Deliciously rich bars made with figs and cream cheese, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 8 ounces 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, softened butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the base.
Make the Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped figs until evenly distributed.
Bake
  1. Spread the filling over the base in the baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until set.
  3. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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