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Zurie's Fresh Fig Compote Over Cream Cheese
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick desserts to whip up when fresh figs are in season. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just twenty minutes, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you need something elegant but effortless. I love how the warm, caramelized fig compote with its hint of vanilla transforms simple cream cheese into something truly special. Figs are packed with fiber and antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in this treat. The whole thing costs just a few dollars to make, and I promise everyone will think you spent hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup brown sugar⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water¼ cup water
- 11 pinch salt
- 22 cups fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, water, salt, and figs. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved and figs have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place cream cheese on a platter; pour fig mixture over cream cheese.
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