Fig and Cream Cheese Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A buttery crumble crust, flavoured cream cheese filling and sweet figs. Source: Cooking Light Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 ounces) |
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
6 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces |
2 cups dried figs, stems removed |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
3/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 large egg |
2 teaspoons powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
3. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture firmly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Combine figs, water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Cook 5 minutes or until figs are tender and sugar dissolves.
6. Cool slightly. Place fig mixture and juice in a blender; process until smooth.
7. Gently spread fig mixture over prepared crust.
8. Place remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cheese, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
9. Pour over fig mixture; spread to edges. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
10. Cool in pan on a wire rack; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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