Fig and Cream Cheese Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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With the honeyed flavor of dried figs, a sweet cream cheese layer, and a buttery, crumbly crust, these bars garnered our Test Kitchens' highest rating. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 ounces) |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces |
cooking spray |
2 cups dried figs, stems removed |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 large egg |
2 teaspoons powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt, stirring well with a whisk. 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.
3. Combine figs, water, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 5 minutes or until figs are tender and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly. Place fig mixture and juice in a blender; process until smooth. Gently spread fig mixture over prepared crust.
4. Place remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cheese, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Pour over fig mixture; spread to edges. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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