Description
These Honey Fig Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy, honey-sweetened cheesecake filling and a jammy fig topping. Elegant yet easy, they make a perfect dessert for brunches, holidays, or a simple sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup honey (plus more for drizzling, optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6–8 fresh figs (or dried, softened), sliced
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into pan to form a crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, honey, yogurt, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Arrange sliced figs over the top. If using dried figs, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese with mascarpone for a more delicate flavor.
- Add cinnamon or cardamom for extra spice.
- Use fig jam swirled into the top if fresh figs aren’t available.
- Drizzle with honey before serving for extra sweetness.
- Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan; adjust baking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
