Fig Dessert Recipes

Looking for fig dessert recipes? Allrecipes has more than 30 trusted fig dessert recipes complete with ratings, reviews and serving tips.

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Fig Cake I

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A cake that makes your whole house smell good.
By MRSCAJUN COOK

Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream

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Fresh figs poached in a rich reduction of port wine, spices, and orange zest. Served with honey-scented whipped 'sour' cream.
By e

Vanilla Pistachio Fig Tart

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A lovely multi-season tart using fresh figs, pistachios, lemon zest, and a hint of vanilla.
By Jules B

Figgy Pudding

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Dense, moist cake reminiscent of the Victorian dessert, this figgy pudding was the perfect finale to a chestnut-stuffed, Christmas goose dinner. Serve warm with whipped cream flavored with liqueur.
By meghanmacrae

Fresh Fig Cookies

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A good moist cookie.
By Pat Kersteter

Sicilian Fig Cookies

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A delicious fig-filled pastry. You may substitute the figs with dried apricots or dates. Hazelnuts can also be used in place of the walnuts.
By Letricia

Fig-Ricotta Cake

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Texture is moist and slightly dense, and taste is sweet, buttery, and rich.
By lutzflcat

Fig Spice Cake

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This is a delicious fig cake.
By dakota kelly

Fig Bars I

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These are really good if you like fig bars. These are supposed to be like the real ones. Judge for yourself!
By SAUNDRA

Fig and Whiskey Cupcakes

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I just picked the last of the figs from the tree and decided to make some into cupcakes. After some experimentation, I came up with a rich, moist cupcake. The whiskey adds complementary flavor to strong spices such as cinnamon and clove and adds a lot of complexity.
By Erin Brocklehurst

Fig-Hazelnut Cheesecake with Honey-Bourbon Drizzle

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If you're looking for a decadent dessert, this may be the one for you. This fig and hazelnut cheesecake has a vanilla cookie crust and is topped with toasted hazelnuts and a honey-bourbon drizzle.
By Sandra Garth

Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Summer Fruit

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This recipe is delightful any time, but especially so on a warm summer evening.
By Shelby Tarkany
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Inspiration and Ideas

Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Tart
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For a new spin on a fruit-and-cheese course, try Chef John's fresh fig tart.
Fig Brulee with Burrata Cheese
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Halved figs are caramelized and served with creamy Burrata cheese—or, as Chef John says, "grab a pint of vanilla ice cream" if you prefer.
Fresh Fig Cake
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Fig Newton-ish Cookies
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Chocolate Fig Biscotti
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Dolce Pesca (Sweet Peaches)
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Chocolate Fig Biscotti
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This recipe is my own. The combination of figs and chocolate together is great. Before baking, very lightly sprinkle cinnamon on top of the loaves after applying egg wash. You won't be disappointed. Store in a sealed container.

More Fig Dessert Recipes

7 Fig Cookies to Make With Fresh or Dried Fruit

As they're plump and naturally sweet, fresh figs make a delicious addition to cookies.
By Corey Williams

Fig Cake II

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This is a very moist cake that doesn't last long in my house. For a different taste, toast the pecans slightly. Dates can be substituted for figs to make a date cake.

Fig Bars II

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Just like date bars except made with figs.
By dakota kelly

Fig Filling for Pastry

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This recipe is the traditional filling used at Christmas time as a filling for Italian cookies but surely could be used for filling puff pastry. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator in tightly covered container. This recipe can easily be doubled.
By ELEANOR1052

Fig Ice Cream

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If you like figs, you will love this.
By Avrilicious

Fig-Hazelnut Cheesecake with Honey-Bourbon Drizzle

If you're looking for a decadent dessert, this may be the one for you. This fig and hazelnut cheesecake has a vanilla cookie crust and is topped with toasted hazelnuts and a honey-bourbon drizzle.

Rustic Blueberry and Fig Crostata

An incredibly simple free-form dessert, also know as a galette, that's perfect for new or experienced bakers. The complementary tarragon gives it a little pop of unexpected flavor.

Fresh Fig and Walnut Cookies

A yummy, moist cookie made with fresh figs. So good you can't stop at one. These also freeze well.
By glenmindy newton

Fig and Whiskey Cupcakes

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I just picked the last of the figs from the tree and decided to make some into cupcakes. After some experimentation, I came up with a rich, moist cupcake. The whiskey adds complementary flavor to strong spices such as cinnamon and clove and adds a lot of complexity.

Fig Cake

Rich and fluffy fig cake as your summer party dessert!
By CajunGrocercom

Cactus Fig and Lime Sorbet

The fruit of the prickly pear cactus (often called 'cactus fig' or 'tuna,') is sweet and juicy. Coupled with lime and frozen, it makes a light, refreshing summer treat. You can find cactus fig at any Mexican grocery and at some gourmet markets.
By janelle

Fig-Glazed Bosc Pears

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This is a recipe for beautiful, sweet, and slightly tangy roasted Bosc pears. They are delicious with just some whipped cream or ice cream and they are also perfect on tarts and cheesecakes.
By Color Fell

Fig and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

This fig and chocolate cake is made with olive oil and yogurt with a touch of cinnamon to add extra flavor.
By Diana Moutsopoulos

Figs Dipped in Creme De Cacao

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This fresh fig recipe makes a delicious and creamy, almost chocolate covered cherry sort of thing. They're great during the holidays with a hot rum apple cider!
By Anna

Sauteed Figs with Cashew Creme

This is one of my favorite vegan desserts. The cashew cream tastes great on its own as well, but throw in some fresh figs and it's to die for.
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