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Dreamy Fig & Honey Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, topped with sweet figs and golden honey for a rich autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup honey
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Topping
  • 1.5 cups fresh figs sliced
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, honey, and salt. Press into pan and bake 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add honey and mix well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
  5. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
  6. Simmer figs, honey, and lemon juice until thick. Spoon over cheesecake.
  7. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set. Cool completely.
  8. Chill at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

Use fresh figs for best flavor. Bars taste even better the next day after chilling overnight.