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Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars – Alrightwithme Recipe

Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars - Alrightwithme Recipe
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These Decadent Fig and Cream Cheese Bars feature a buttery crumble crust topped with a sweet and tangy fig compote and a rich, creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese layer. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or a special snack, these bars combine textures and flavors beautifully, delivering a delightful burst of natural fig sweetness tempered by smooth, luscious cream cheese.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 80 g brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 90 g cold unsalted butter

For the Fig Layer

  • 400 g dried figs, stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 40 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the Cream Cheese Topping

  • 170 g cream cheese, softened
  • 40 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (preferably pure)
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crumble Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine 170 g all-purpose flour, 80 g brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 90 g cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, forming the crumble dough for the base.
  2. Assemble the Crumble Base: Grease or lightly oil a 20×30 cm baking pan. Press the crumble dough evenly across the bottom of the pan using your hands, compacting slightly to create a solid base.
  3. Prepare the Fig Compote: Remove stems from the dried figs and chop into smaller pieces. Place them in a small saucepan with 1 cup (250 ml) water and 40 g granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the figs soften. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the figs and cooking liquid to a blender, add 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and blend until smooth.
  4. Spread the Fig Mixture: Evenly spread the blended fig mixture over the crumble base in the baking pan, covering the entire surface.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a bowl, beat 170 g softened cream cheese with 40 g sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth and creamy. This mixture will create the rich topping for your bars.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the fig layer, spreading gently and evenly with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes or until the topping is set and lightly golden on top. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter to create a crumble with a better texture.
  • Adjust sugar in the fig compote to your taste, as figs can vary in sweetness.
  • The pan size (20×30 cm) is important for the correct thickness of the bars.
  • Cooling completely before slicing helps the bars hold their shape.
  • Pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor significantly over imitation vanilla.

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Keywords: fig bars, cream cheese bars, fig compote, crumble crust, dessert bars, baked dessert

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