Description
Delightful bars combining the tartness of lemon, the sweetness of fresh figs, and the creaminess of cream cheese, perfect for impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh figs, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Zest from 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 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, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh figs.
- Spread the mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve!
Notes
Enjoy garnishing topped with fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, or paired with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: dessert, bars, lemon, fig, cream cheese, baking
