Lemon Fig Cheesecake Bars

a close up of a lemon cheesecake bar with fig preserves on a white plate in front of figs and lemon wheels

Lemon Fig Cheesecake Bars are a perfectly lemon tart cheesecake over a crisp, oatmeal crust and fig filling. These cheesecake bars are a dessert for all seasons

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings bars

Calories 237kcal

Ingredients

Crust

½ cup unsalted butter softened
¼ cup brown sugar 50g
½ cup all-purpose flour 60g
½ cup rolled oats 70g
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

¾ cup fig preserves 240g
12 oz. cream cheese softened
¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4g
1 tablespoon lemon zest 3g (about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Make and bake the crust

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and spray an 8"x8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
For the crust, measure out the butter and brown sugar. Beat at a medium speed with an electric mixer until creamed, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the flour, oats and salt to the mixture gradually at a low speed. Mix until just blended, then press onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spoon the preserves onto the hot crust immediately after it comes out of the oven. Spread gently to cover the crust evenly.

Make the filling

Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl, beating on a low speed until blended.
Add the eggs, and mix well. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon juice, folding into the batter until smooth. Pour over the fig layer.
Bake the cheesecake bars for 20-23 minutes or until set. (Depending on how hot your oven runs, it might take a little longer.)
Remove the pan to cool on a rack and cool to room temperature before cutting into bars.
Cover and refrigerate, then enjoy!

Notes

Makes about 16 bars.

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