Fig Cheese Bars Creamy Irresistible Flavor Burst Right Now
Author:lilie
Total Time:6 hours
Yield:16 bars 1x
Description
Discover Fig Cheese Cake Bars creamy and irresistible flavor bursts that spark cravings and invite you to grab a bite right now try it today
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fig jam
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the crust: in a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press evenly into the pan and bake 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling: in a mixer or large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and light. Add sugar and salt and beat until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until just blended.
Pour the creamy filling over the warm crust and spread into a smooth layer. Spoon dollops of fig jam on top and swirl gently with a knife to create ribbons of fig throughout.
Bake until the center barely jiggles and the edges are set, about 20–25 minutes. The center should look a touch wobbly but will firm up as it cools.
Cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate at least 2 hours (ideally 4) before slicing. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out for clean cuts.
Slice into bars and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Fig Cheese Cake Bars with a sturdy graham crust, creamy cheesecake filling swirled with fig jam, and a touch of lemon zest for brightness. A cozy, shareable dessert.
