Chocolate Fig Bars
These Chocolate Fig Bars are rich, decadent, and perfectly balanced with a buttery shortbread crust, jammy figs, and a smooth chocolate filling. A stunning dessert that looks impressive but is easy to make.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan lined with parchment
- Mixing bowls for crust and filling
- Microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate
- hand mixer to beat eggs and sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
- 3/4 cup fig jam or fig preserves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugars, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Press two-thirds into the bottom of the pan; reserve the rest for topping.
- Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then stir in chocolate, vanilla, and pinch of salt.
- Spread fig jam over baked crust. Pour chocolate filling on top and smooth. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over the top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until top is set and edges are golden. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate and a thick fig jam or preserves. Make sure the crust is pressed firmly into the pan. Let the bars cool completely before slicing, or they may fall apart. Store at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 2.1mg
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